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17 is what percent of 40?

17 of 40 is 42.5%

Steps to solve "what percent is 17 of 40?"

  1. 17 of 40 can be written as:
    17/40
  2. To find percentage, we need to find an equivalent fraction with denominator 100. Multiply both numerator & denominator by 100

    17/40 × 100/100
  3. = (17 × 100/40) × 1/100 = 42.5/100
  4. Therefore, the answer is 42.5%

    If you are using a calculator, simply enter 17÷40×100 which will give you 42.5 as the answer.

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