35 percent of 40

Given: 35 percent of 40 (35% of 40)
Convert the given Percent to a decimal number (decimal form):

• As a decimal number, 35% = 35.0% = 0.35

Multiply 0.35 times the given Number:

• 0.35 * 40 = 14

Therefore, 35% of 40 = 14
Note: Alternative computation using the fraction form of 35%

• As a fraction in simplest form, 35% =
  35/100
  =
  7/20
• 7/20
  * 40 =
  280/20
  = 14, which equals 35 percent of 40