What of 40 is 24 percent? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer Suren Abreu Jan 5, 2017 #9.6# Explanation: Considering the percent amount as #x#, we write: #x=40xx24/100# #x=4cancel0xx24/(10cancel0)# #x=4xx24/10# #x=96/10# #x=9.6# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 1499 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License