What is 50% of 40?

50% of 40 is

20

To find 50% of 40, multiply 40 by 50 and divide by 100. 40 × 50 ÷ 100 = 20.

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Another way to look at it

Turn it around: 20 is 50% of 40. Put another way, 20 out of every 40 is the same as 50%.

Quick example

If 40 people took part and 50% said yes, that is 20 people.

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