42 is 60% of 70. Divide 42 by 70 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 70 = 0.6, and 0.6 × 100 = 60%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 70
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/70 (simplifies to 3/5).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 70 = 0.6.
- Multiply by 100: 0.6 × 100 = 60%.
Check: 60% of 70 = 60 × 70 ÷ 100 = 42.
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