5 / 100 * 40000 =
0.05 * 40000 = 2000
Question: What is 5 percent of 40000?
Step 1: Divide the percent value (5) by 100.
5 / 100 = 0.05
Step 2: Multiply step one's result (0.05) by the number (40000).
0.05 * 40000 = 2000
Result: 5% of 40000 = 2000.