42 is about 7.14% of 588. Divide 42 by 588 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 588 = 0.0714286, and 0.0714286 × 100 = 7.14%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 588
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/588 (simplifies to 1/14).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 588 = 0.0714286.
- Multiply by 100: 0.0714286 × 100 = 7.14% (rounded).
Check: 7.14% of 588 = 7.14 × 588 ÷ 100 ≈ 42.
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