The dealer takes a cut
Working out percentages other than 10% quickly and easily.

This section assumes you can work out 10% of a price. If you're not sure how to do this, click here to meet Mr Ten Percent.

Any dealer or agent will want to take a cut of your money. If the dealer wants 10%, you can work it out by moving the decimal point, but what if their cut is more or less than 10%?

You can work out any percentage using decimal arithmetic, but here are a few shortcuts you can try: