easiest formulas to find percentages are: 1. 1% = Move the decimal point 2 places to the left. 2. 10% = Move the decimal point 1 place to the left. 3. 5% = Find the value of 10%, and divide the result by 2. 4. 50% = Divide 2 of the number/value. 5. 25% = Divide 4 of the number/value. thepercentcalculator.com