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What is 5% of 60?

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5% of 60 is 3. To find it, turn the percentage into a decimal and multiply.

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5% of 60 = 3

Step by step

  1. 1Convert 5% to a decimal: 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05.
  2. 2Multiply by 60: 0.05 × 60 = 3.

Other ways to get there

As a decimal
5% = 0.05, and 0.05 × 60 = 3.
As a fraction
5% = 5/100 = 1/20, so 60 × 1/20 = 3.
In your head
10% of 60 is 6; 5% is half of 10%, so 3. Add them up: 3.

Frequently asked questions

How do you calculate 5% of 60?

Divide 5 by 100 to get 0.05, then multiply by 60: 0.05 × 60 = 3.

What is 60 minus 5%?

60 − 3 = 57. That's the price after a 5% discount on 60.

What is 60 plus 5%?

60 + 3 = 63. That's 60 after a 5% increase, markup or tax.

3 is what percent of 60?

5%. Dividing 3 by 60 gives 0.05, which is 5%.