30 / 100 * 40000 =
0.3 * 40000 = 12000
Question: What is 30 percent of 40000?
Step 1: Divide the percent value (30) by 100.
30 / 100 = 0.3
Step 2: Multiply step one's result (0.3) by the number (40000).
0.3 * 40000 = 12000
Result: 30% of 40000 = 12000.