42 is about 15.56% of 270. Divide 42 by 270 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 270 = 0.155556, and 0.155556 × 100 = 15.56%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 270
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/270 (simplifies to 7/45).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 270 = 0.155556.
- Multiply by 100: 0.155556 × 100 = 15.56% (rounded).
Check: 15.56% of 270 = 15.56 × 270 ÷ 100 ≈ 42.
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