What is 5% of 500?
5% of 500 = 25
500 × 5/100 = 25
How to calculate 5% of 500
Multiply 500 by 5 and divide by 100: 500 × 5 ÷ 100 = 25. Equivalent shortcut: 500 × 0.05 = 25.
As a discount
A 5% discount on a 500 purchase saves you 25, so you pay 475. Stacking more discounts? Use the Discount & Tax Calculator — stacked discounts multiply, they don't add.
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