Answer:
25%
Explanation:
1) Find the difference of the two numbers, do (Largest Number)-(Smallest Number).
2) Use your difference as a fraction. Use the difference over the initial value.
3) Create a proportion
10/40 = x/100
4) Cross multiply, 10*100 = 200, 40*p = 40p
5) Simplify expression 1,000=40p
6) Solve, 1,000/40 = 25
7) Put it as a fraction, 25/100
8) Make it a percent 25%