Percentages

Percentage and rule-of-three calculations with quick explanations.

Common uses

  • Percent of a value: P% de X = (P/100)*X
  • Increase: X_final = X * (1 + P/100)
  • Discount: X_final = X * (1 - P/100)
  • Which percent: P = (parte / total) * 100
  • Direct proportion: A/B = C/X
  • Inverse proportion: A*B = C*X

Tip: use negative values for discounts or opposite directions.