80% of a number is 122, what if 40% of the number? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer smendyka Dec 5, 2016 Because 40% is #1/2# of 80%, therefore 61 (which is #1/2# of 122) is 40% of the number. Explanation: Because 40% is #1/2# of 80%, therefore 61 (which is #1/2# of 122) is 40% of the number. Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 4184 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License