5 / 100 * 290 =
0.05 * 290 = 14.50
Question: What is 5 percent of 290?
Step 1: Divide the percent value (5) by 100.
5 / 100 = 0.05
Step 2: Multiply step one's result (0.05) by the number (290).
Result: 5% of 290 = 14.50.