Question

What will be 50% of 42

Answer 1

Twenty one is the answer

Answer 2

To find 50% of 42, first write 50% as a decimal by moving the decimal point 2 places to the left to get .50.

Next, the word "of" means multiply, so we have to multiply.

(.50) × (40) = 21

Therefore, 50% of 42 is 21.