35 percent of 500

Given: 35 percent of 500 (35% of 500)
Convert the given Percent to a decimal number (decimal form):

• As a decimal number, 35% = 35.0% = 0.35

Multiply 0.35 times the given Number:

• 0.35 * 500 = 175

Therefore, 35% of 500 = 175
Note: Alternative computation using the fraction form of 35%

• As a fraction in simplest form, 35% =
  35/100
  =
  7/20
• 7/20
  * 500 =
  3,500/20
  = 175, which equals 35 percent of 500