42 is 105% of 40. Divide 42 by 40 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 40 = 1.05, and 1.05 × 100 = 105%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 40
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/40 (simplifies to 21/20).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 40 = 1.05.
- Multiply by 100: 1.05 × 100 = 105%.
Check: 105% of 40 = 105 × 40 ÷ 100 = 42.
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