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How to Use the Percentage Calculator
Percentages are a fundamental part of everyday math, from calculating store discounts and restaurant tips to tracking business growth. The STAAMS Percentage Calculator takes the friction out of these formulas. You don't even need to click a button—just type your numbers, and the engine calculates the result in real time.
Understanding the Formulas
- Finding a Percentage: To find what 20% of 150 is, the math is: (20 / 100) × 150.
- Finding the Ratio: To find out what percent 30 is out of 150, the math is: (30 / 150) × 100.
- Percentage Change: To find the growth or drop between two numbers, the formula is: ((New Value - Old Value) / Old Value) × 100.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate a discount?
Use the first calculator row. If an item costs $80 and is 25% off, type "25" in the first box and "80" in the second. The result (20) is how much you save. The final price is $60.
Can percentages be negative?
Yes. When calculating a percentage change (the third row), if the new number is lower than the old number, the result will be a negative percentage, representing a decrease.