Question

24 is what percent of 40?
Show work please! Thanks

Answer 1

60%

`(24)/(40) * (100)/(100) = (60)/(100)`
steps
1) find what 24 of 40 is
which is 24/40
2)multipy with denominator and numerator by 100 resulting in 60%

Answer 2

60%

40 ÷ 10 = 4
24 ÷ 4 = 6
6 = 6/10 = 3/5 = 0.6 = 60%