50 / 100 * 40000 =
0.5 * 40000 = 20000
Question: What is 50 percent of 40000?
Step 1: Divide the percent value (50) by 100.
50 / 100 = 0.5
Step 2: Multiply step one's result (0.5) by the number (40000).
0.5 * 40000 = 20000
Result: 50% of 40000 = 20000.