What is 5% of 40?

5% of 40 is

2

To find 5% of 40, multiply 40 by 5 and divide by 100. 40 × 5 ÷ 100 = 2.

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Another way to look at it

Turn it around: 2 is 5% of 40. Put another way, 2 out of every 40 is the same as 5%.

Quick example

If a £40 restaurant bill had a 5% tip added, the tip would be £2.

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