What is 20% of 40?

20% of 40 is

8

To find 20% of 40, multiply 40 by 20 and divide by 100. 40 × 20 ÷ 100 = 8.

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Another way to look at it

Turn it around: 8 is 20% of 40. Put another way, 8 out of every 40 is the same as 20%.

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A 20% discount on a £40 item saves you £8.

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