4.2% means 4.2 out of every 100.
Worked examples
4.2% of 100 = 4.20
4.2% of 250 = 10.50
4.2% of 1,000 = 42.00
4.2% of 100 = 4.20
4.2% of 250 = 10.50
4.2% of 1,000 = 42.00
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4.2% of a 100-part whole.
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4.2% of a 100-part whole.
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