Apprendre
Calculer combien vaut X% d'un nombre donné.
Finding a percentage of a number is one of the most fundamental numerical operations. To find X% of Y, multiply Y by X and divide by 100, or equivalently, multiply Y by the decimal form of X (X/100). This skill is essential for calculating discounts, tips, taxes, and portions.
X% of Y = Y × (X/100) = Y × 0.0X
- What is 25% of 80? → 80 × 0.25 = 20
- What is 15% of 200? → 200 × 0.15 = 30
- What is 40% of 150? → 150 × 0.40 = 60
Comment le reconnaître
- Look for 'what is X% of Y' phrasing
- Convert the percentage to decimal (divide by 100)
- Multiply the base number by the decimal
Erreurs fréquentes
- Forgetting to divide the percentage by 100
- Multiplying by the percentage directly (25 instead of 0.25)
- Confusing 'of' with 'off' (discount calculations)
Résolution étape par étape
Combien font 15% de 80 ?
- Convertissez le pourcentage en décimal : 15/100 = 0,15
- Multipliez le nombre de base par le décimal : 80 x 0,15
- Calculez : 80 x 0,15 = 12
Réponse: 12