What is 258% of 50?

We need to find 258% of 50.

The word "percent" means "per hundred" or "out of 100".

So 258% means 258 out of every 100.

To calculate with percentages, we first convert to a decimal.

Divide the percentage by 100:

This means 258% = 2.58

Now multiply the decimal by the number:

2.58 × 50 = 129

So 258% of 50 = 129

You can also think of it as a fraction:

258% of 50 = (258/100) × 50

= (258 × 50) / 100

= 12900 / 100

= 129