To calculate 85% of 49, you can use the formula:
\[ \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{\text{Percentage Rate}}{100}\right) \times \text{Total Value} \]
So, for 85% of 49:
\[ \text{Percentage} = \left(\frac{85}{100}\right) \times 49 = 0.85 \times 49 \]
Calculating that:
\[ 0.85 \times 49 = 41.65 \]
Therefore, 85% of 49 is 41.65.