This diagram covers Common Percentage Calculations within Percentages for GCSE Mathematics. Revise Percentages in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 14 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears regularly enough that it should still be part of a steady revision cycle. It is section 7 of 15 in this topic. Focus on the labels, the relationships between parts, and the explanation that turns the diagram into an exam-ready answer.
Topic position
Section 7 of 15
Practice
14 questions
Recall
22 flashcards
Common Percentage Calculations
VAT (20%)
Price + VAT: × 1.2
£50 + VAT = £50 × 1.2 = £60
Find VAT amount: × 0.2
Discount
25% off: × 0.75
£80 with 25% off = £80 × 0.75 = £60
Amount saved: × 0.25
Profit/Loss
Profit % = (Profit/Cost) × 100
Buy £40, sell £50
Profit = £10, = 25%