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2 of 40 is 5%

Steps to solve "what percent is 2 of 40?"

1. 2 of 40 can be written as:
   2/40
2. To find percentage, we need to find an equivalent fraction with denominator 100. Multiply both numerator & denominator by 100
   
   2/40 × 100/100
3. = (2 × 100/40) × 1/100 = 5/100
4. Therefore, the answer is 5%

   If you are using a calculator, simply enter 2÷40×100 which will give you 5 as the answer.

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