42 is about 26.42% of 159. Divide 42 by 159 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 159 = 0.264151, and 0.264151 × 100 = 26.42%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 159
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/159 (simplifies to 14/53).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 159 = 0.264151.
- Multiply by 100: 0.264151 × 100 = 26.42% (rounded).
Check: 26.42% of 159 = 26.42 × 159 ÷ 100 ≈ 42.
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