42 is 87.5% of 48. Divide 42 by 48 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 48 = 0.875, and 0.875 × 100 = 87.5%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 48
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/48 (simplifies to 7/8).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 48 = 0.875.
- Multiply by 100: 0.875 × 100 = 87.5%.
Check: 87.5% of 48 = 87.5 × 48 ÷ 100 = 42.
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