Question

Twenty-six is what percent of 40
plz help with an explanation so i can understand

Answer 1

Well, we can set up a ratio and the new can cross multiply

\[\frac{ 26}{ 40 } = \frac{ x }{ 100 }\]

Answer 2

40x = 2600

Answer 3

In English , when we say for example
1 is ½ of 2
that means (in math)
1 = ½ * 2
the "is" turns into an = sign
the ½ is multiplied times the 2

Answer 4

Twenty-six is what percent of 40

becomes
26 = x% * 40

notice the "is" turns into =
the what percent (an unknown amount we call x)
of 40
turns into x% * 40

also
percent (%) means divide by 100
so we can change x% to x/100

finally, putting it together:
\[ 26 = \frac{x}{100} \cdot 40 \]
or if you like
\[ \frac{40}{100} x = 26 \\
\frac{2}{5} x = 26 \\
\]
to find x we multiply both sides by 5/2
to get
\[ x= \frac{5}{2}\cdot 26\]

Answer 5

the other way is to think great life did, and use ratios
that is a good way if you understand it.