60 percent of 300

Given: 60 percent of 300 (60% of 300)
Convert the given Percent to a decimal number (decimal form):

• As a decimal number, 60% = 60.0% = 0.6

Multiply 0.6 times the given Number:

• 0.6 * 300 = 180

Therefore, 60% of 300 = 180
Note: Alternative computation using the fraction form of 60%

• As a fraction in simplest form, 60% =
  60/100
  =
  3/5
• 3/5
  * 300 =
  900/5
  = 180, which equals 60 percent of 300