5 is about 11.9% of 42. Divide 5 by 42 and multiply by 100: 5 ÷ 42 = 0.119048, and 0.119048 × 100 = 11.9%.
How to work out what percent 5 is of 42
Percent = (X ÷ Y) × 100
- Write it as a fraction: 5/42.
- Divide: 5 ÷ 42 = 0.119048.
- Multiply by 100: 0.119048 × 100 = 11.9% (rounded).
Check: 11.9% of 42 = 11.9 × 42 ÷ 100 ≈ 5.
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