What is 8% of 350?

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Small percentages like tax rates are easiest off the 1% anchor. Solve in your head. What is 8\% of 350? Aim: under 8 seconds.

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1\% of 350 is 3.5. Multiply by 8: 8 	imes 3.5 = 28. So 8\% of 350 = \mathbf{28}. If 8 	imes 3.5 feels fiddly, do 8 	imes 3 = 24 plus 8 	imes 0.5 = 4, giving 28. Commuting check: 8\% of 350 = 350\% of 8 = 3.5 	imes 8 = 28. Same. Takeaway. For any percentage, nail 1\% first (shift the decimal two places), then multiply up. It scales to tax, tips, and fees instantly.

What is 8% of 350?

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