What is 3% of 500?
3% of 500 = 15
500 × 3/100 = 15
How to calculate 3% of 500
Multiply 500 by 3 and divide by 100: 500 × 3 ÷ 100 = 15. Equivalent shortcut: 500 × 0.03 = 15.
As a discount
A 3% discount on a 500 purchase saves you 15, so you pay 485. Stacking more discounts? Use the Discount & Tax Calculator — stacked discounts multiply, they don't add.
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