12 percent of 40

Given: 12 percent of 40 (12% of 40)
Convert the given Percent to a decimal number (decimal form):

• As a decimal number, 12% = 12.0% = 0.12

Multiply 0.12 times the given Number:

• 0.12 * 40 = 4.8

Therefore, 12% of 40 = 4.8
Note: Alternative computation using the fraction form of 12%

• As a fraction in simplest form, 12% =
  12/100
  =
  3/25
• 3/25
  * 40 =
  120/25
  = 4.8, which equals 12 percent of 40