What is 5% of 120?
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5% of 120 is 6. To find it, turn the percentage into a decimal and multiply.
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5% of 120 = 6
Step by step
- 1Convert 5% to a decimal: 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05.
- 2Multiply by 120: 0.05 × 120 = 6.
Other ways to get there
- As a decimal
- 5% = 0.05, and 0.05 × 120 = 6.
- As a fraction
- 5% = 5/100 = 1/20, so 120 × 1/20 = 6.
- In your head
- 10% of 120 is 12; 5% is half of 10%, so 6. Add them up: 6.
Other percentages of 120
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Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate 5% of 120?
Divide 5 by 100 to get 0.05, then multiply by 120: 0.05 × 120 = 6.
What is 120 minus 5%?
120 − 6 = 114. That's the price after a 5% discount on 120.
What is 120 plus 5%?
120 + 6 = 126. That's 120 after a 5% increase, markup or tax.
6 is what percent of 120?
5%. Dividing 6 by 120 gives 0.05, which is 5%.