Sure! Let's break down the steps needed to find what percentage 20 is of 500:
1. Identify the Part and the Whole:
- The part in this problem is the number 20.
- The whole in this problem is the number 500.
2. Set Up the Percentage Formula:
- The formula to find the percentage is:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \right) \times 100
\][/tex]
3. Plug in the Values:
- Substitute the part (20) and the whole (500) into the formula:
[tex]\[
\text{Percentage} = \left( \frac{20}{500} \right) \times 100
\][/tex]
4. Calculate the Fraction:
- First, divide 20 by 500:
[tex]\[
\frac{20}{500} = \frac{2}{50} = \frac{1}{25}
\][/tex]
5. Multiply by 100:
- Then, multiply the result by 100 to convert the fraction to a percentage:
[tex]\[
\left( \frac{1}{25} \right) \times 100 = 4.0
\][/tex]
Therefore, 20 is 4.0% of 500.
