how do you work out a pecentage of something?
To take for example 15% of something (for example 40):
1. Divide the percentage by 100 to get a decimal fraction. 15/100 = 0.15
2. Multiply by that fraction. (for example 0.15 * 40 = 6
1. Divide the percentage by 100 to get a decimal fraction. 15/100 = 0.15
2. Multiply by that fraction. (for example 0.15 * 40 = 6