20 / 100 * 40 =
0.2 * 40 = 8
Question: What is 20 percent of 40?
Step 1: Divide the percent value (20) by 100.
20 / 100 = 0.2
Step 2: Multiply step one's result (0.2) by the number (40).
Result: 20% of 40 = 8.