42 is about 58.33% of 72. Divide 42 by 72 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 72 = 0.583333, and 0.583333 × 100 = 58.33%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 72
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/72 (simplifies to 7/12).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 72 = 0.583333.
- Multiply by 100: 0.583333 × 100 = 58.33% (rounded).
Check: 58.33% of 72 = 58.33 × 72 ÷ 100 ≈ 42.
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