5% of 1000 is:
50
5% = 0.05
0.05 × 1000
5% of 1000 = 50
Convert 5% to decimal (0.05) and multiply by 1000
Calculate (5 ÷ 100) × 1000 = 50
If a product costs $1000 and has a 5% discount, you save $50
5% of 1000 items equals 50 items
(Percentage ÷ 100) × Number = Result
(5 ÷ 100) × 1000 = 50
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