What is 5% of 40?

5% of 40 = 2

How to work it out

1. Convert the percentage to a decimal: 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
2. Multiply by the number: 0.05 × 40 = 2

40 increased by 5% is 42; decreased by 5% it is 38 (useful for discounts).

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