42 is 50% of 84. Divide 42 by 84 and multiply by 100: 42 ÷ 84 = 0.5, and 0.5 × 100 = 50%.
How to work out what percent 42 is of 84
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 42/84 (simplifies to 1/2).
- Divide: 42 ÷ 84 = 0.5.
- Multiply by 100: 0.5 × 100 = 50%.
Check: 50% of 84 = 50 × 84 ÷ 100 = 42.
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