5 / 100 * 31.5 =
0.05 * 31.5 = 1.57
Question: What is 5 percent of 31.5?
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 (31.5).
Result: 5% of 31.5 = 1.57.