What is 5% of 30?
5% of 30 = 1.5
30 × 5/100 = 1.5
How to calculate 5% of 30
Multiply 30 by 5 and divide by 100: 30 × 5 ÷ 100 = 1.5. Equivalent shortcut: 30 × 0.05 = 1.5.
As a discount
A 5% discount on a 30 purchase saves you 1.5, so you pay 28.5. Stacking more discounts? Use the Discount & Tax Calculator — stacked discounts multiply, they don't add.
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