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What is 20% of 48? = 9.6

20 percent of 48 is 9.6. See the step-by-step solution, formula and worked example for how to calculate 20% of 48.

20% of 48 = 9.6
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Solution: What is 20 percent of 48?

20% × 48 =
(20 ÷ 100) × 48 =
(20 × 48) ÷ 100 =
960 ÷ 100 = 9.6

Step-by-step explanation

  1. "Percent" means "per hundred", so 20% = 20 ÷ 100 = 0.2.
  2. "Of" means multiply, so we calculate 0.2 × 48.
  3. 0.2 × 48 = 9.6.
  4. So 20 percent of 48 is 9.6.

Good to know

Another way to check this: 1% of 48 is 0.48, and 20% is just 20 of those, so 20 × 0.48 = 9.6. Because 20% is a common fraction, you can also do it in your head. Percentages like this come up everywhere — working out a 20% deposit, tip, tax or commission on 48, for example.

Quick reference: percentages of 48

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Frequently asked questions

What is 20 percent of 48?
20% of 48 is 9.6.

How do you calculate 20% of 48?
Divide 20 by 100 to get 0.2, then multiply by 48 to get 9.6.

What is 48 minus 20%?
48 − 9.6 = 38.4 (see 20% off 48).

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