What is 20% of 1,500?
20% of 1,500 is 300.
- Answer
- 300
- As a fraction
- 1/5 of 1,500
- 1,500 + 20%
- 1,800
- 1,500 − 20%
- 1,200
How to calculate it
- 20% = 20 ÷ 100 = 0.2
- 0.2 × 1,500 = 300
Shortcut: Find 10% (150) and double it: 300. Equivalently, divide by 5.
As a tip: a 20% tip on a $1,500 bill is $300, making the total $1,800.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 20% of 1,500?
20% of 1,500 is 300, because 20/100 × 1,500 = 0.2 × 1,500 = 300.
How do I work out 20 percent of a number?
Divide 20 by 100 to get 0.2, then multiply the number by 0.2. 20% is the same as the fraction 1/5, so you can also multiply by 1 and divide by 5.
What is 1,500 plus 20%?
1,500 + 20% = 1,500 × 1.2 = 1,800. And 1,500 minus 20% = 1,500 × 0.8 = 1,200.