42 is 840% of 5. Divide 42 by 5 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 5 = 8.4, and 8.4 × 100 = 840%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 5
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/5.
- Divide: 42 ÷ 5 = 8.4.
- Multiply by 100: 8.4 × 100 = 840%.
Check: 840% of 5 = 840 × 5 ÷ 100 = 42.
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