40 is what percent of 50?

80%

40 is 80% of 50.

How it is worked out

Divide the part by the whole, then multiply by 100.

40 ÷ 50 = 0.8, and 0.8 × 100 = 80%

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40 is what percent of 50?
40 is 80% of 50. 40 ÷ 50 = 0.8, and 0.8 × 100 = 80%.
How do you work this out?
Divide the part by the whole, then multiply by 100.
Can I use other numbers?
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