40 is what percent of 200 please explain?

Answer 1

40% of 200 is 80. To find, multiply 200 by 0.4.

Answer 2

let X = percent; since per cent is a number times one hundred let Y = number and X = Y (100); 40 = 200Y; Y = 0.2; X = percent =Y (100) = 20 percent

Answer 3

It is 100*(40/200) = 20 percent.