40/100 = 40%
A value like 40% can show up in everyday life as a sale discount, a test score, or a phone battery level. For example, a jacket marked 40% off costs less than its original price, but it is not free.
To picture 40%, imagine a row of 10 equal squares with 4 shaded in. It is a little less than half, so you can estimate it quickly as close to—but below—50%.
A common mistake is confusing 40% off with paying 40% of the original price. A discount of 40% means the amount taken off is 40%, while the amount you still pay is more than half.
