To find 55% of 80, you can use the formula:
\[ \text{Percentage} \times \text{Total} = \text{Part} \]
So, we can calculate:
\[ 55% \text{ of } 80 = \frac{55}{100} \times 80 \]
Now, perform the multiplication:
\[ = 0.55 \times 80 \]
\[ = 44 \]
Therefore, 55% of 80 is 44.