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3% of 500 is 15

Working out 3% of 500

1. Write 3% as 3/100
2. Since, finding the fraction of a number is same as multiplying the fraction with the number, we have
   3/100 of 500 = 3/100 × 500
3. Therefore, the answer is 15

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 3÷100×500 which will give you 15 as the answer.

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