To find 20% of $10, we need to multiply 10 by 0.20. This will give us the value that represents 20% of $10.
Step 1: Determine the Percentage in Decimal Form
To find \(20\%\) of a number, we first convert the percentage to a decimal. This is done by dividing the percentage by 100:
\[
\text{Decimal form of } 20\% = \frac{20}{100} = 0.20
\]
Step 2: Calculate the Percentage of the Amount
Next, we multiply the decimal form of the percentage by the amount to find \(20\%\) of \(\$10\):
\[
0.20 \times 10 = 2.0
\]
Final Answer
The value of \(20\%\) of \(\$10\) is \(\boxed{2.0}\).