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8% of 500 is 40

Working out 8% of 500

1. Write 8% as 8/100
2. Since, finding the fraction of a number is same as multiplying the fraction with the number, we have
   8/100 of 500 = 8/100 × 500
3. Therefore, the answer is 40

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 8÷100×500 which will give you 40 as the answer.

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