Convert to decimal: Step 1: Convert the percentage to a decimal.To find 40% of a number, convert the percentage (40%) to a decimal by dividing by 100.Calculation: 40÷100=0.4
Multiply by total: Step 2: Multiply the decimal by the total number.Now, multiply the decimal obtained in Step 1 by 55 to find 40% of 55.Calculation: 0.4×55=22
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