
Grade 12Discuss with colleagues and IITians
Finding 20 percent of a number
Choose a 2-digit number.
Divide the number by 5.
Example:
If the number selected is 38:
Divide by 5: 38/5 = 7.6
So 20% of 38 = 7.6.
See the pattern?
If the number selected is 74:
Divide by 5: 74/5 = 14.8
So 20% of 74 = 14.8.
Finding 20 percent of a number
Choose a 2-digit number.
Divide the number by 5.
Example:
If the number selected is 38:
Divide by 5: 38/5 = 7.6
So 20% of 38 = 7.6.
See the pattern?
If the number selected is 74:
Divide by 5: 74/5 = 14.8
So 20% of 74 = 14.8.




