Calculate Percentage: Finding What Percent 45 is of 180

Question

Calculate 45 over 180 as a percentage:

00:05 Let's calculate what 45 is as a percentage of 180.

00:10 We use the formula for percentages. Ready? Here we go.

00:17 First, divide 45 by 180. Then, multiply the result by 100.

00:23 Let's break it down into simpler factors and reduce, if possible.

00:40 And that's how we find the percentage! Well done.

When calculating percentages, we need to know the following simple equation:

Percentage calculation formula

Using the two pieces of known data, we are able to calculate the percentage:

In this case, we know the percentage value - 45

And the initial quantity - 180

Therefore, we can insert this information into the formula:

X/100 = 45/180

We'll multiply by cross multiplication:

180X=45*100

180X=4500

Let's reduce:

18X=450

Divide by 18:

X=25

Hence the answer is 25%

25%