SOLUTION: how do you do this problem? i just need an example and im on my way! 40% of 50= thank you

Question 282398: how do you do this problem? i just need an example and im on my way!
40% of 50=
thank you
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, richwmiller:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
40% of 50=
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per cent means "out of 100", 1 cent = 1/100 of a dollar, century = 100 years, etc
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40% = 40/100 = 0.4
0.4*50 = 20

Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
" of " means multiply.
40%=.40=4/10=2/5 4/10 or 2/5 are the easiest forms to use here
.40*50=20.00=20
2/5*50=2*10=20
4/10*50=4*5=20

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