what is 120% of 40?
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To find 120% of 40, you need to multiply 40 by 120% (which is 1.2).
Here's how you can calculate it step by step:
1. Convert 120% to decimal form by dividing it by 100. 120 ÷ 100 = 1.2.
2. Multiply the decimal form (1.2) by 40: 1.2 × 40 = 48.
Therefore, 120% of 40 is 48.
To ensure accuracy, you can double-check the work:
1. Calculate 10% of 40: 10% × 40 = 4.
2. Calculate 100% of 40: 100% × 40 = 40.
3. Add 10% (4) and 100% (40): 4 + 40 = 44.
4. Calculate an additional 20% of 40: 20% × 40 = 8.
5. Add 44 and 8: 44 + 8 = 52.
As you can see, 120% of 40 is indeed 48.