๐ก Mental Maths Trick
10% of any number is just moving the decimal point one place left. 5% is half of that. 1% is moving it two places. Build up complex percentages from these simple parts.
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10% of any number is just moving the decimal point one place left. 5% is half of that. 1% is moving it two places. Build up complex percentages from these simple parts.
((New โ Old) รท Old) ร 100. A positive result is an increase, a negative result is a decrease. The order matters โ from 50 to 75 is +50%, but from 75 to 50 is โ33.3%.
Percentage is commutative! 8% of 25 = 25% of 8 = 2. Use whichever calculation is easier in your head.
To find the pre-VAT price from a VAT-inclusive price (20% UK VAT), divide by 1.20. To add 20% VAT to a net price, multiply by 1.20.