What is 50% of 100?

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Answer: 50% of 100 = 50.0

To calculate 50% of 100, multiply 100 by 50 and divide by 100.

Calculation: (100 × 50) ÷ 100 = 50.0

Step-by-Step Solution

Convert 50% to a decimal: 0.5
Multiply 100 by 0.5
Result: 50.0

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A percentage is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. The word "percent" means "per hundred." Our percentage calculator makes it easy to calculate percentages for everyday use.

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