42 is 70% of 60. Divide 42 by 60 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 60 = 0.7, and 0.7 × 100 = 70%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 60
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/60 (simplifies to 7/10).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 60 = 0.7.
- Multiply by 100: 0.7 × 100 = 70%.
Check: 70% of 60 = 70 × 60 ÷ 100 = 42.
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