Question

1. 20 is what percent of 50?
A. 40%
B. 30%
C. 250%
D. 10%

Answer 1

A 40%

Explanation:

20 out of 50

Same as:

20 ÷ 50 Or 20/50

= .40

Move decimal 2 places to the right

40.

40%

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Answer 2

A. 40%

Explanation:

Model with an equation

50x = 20

Isolate x

x = 20/50

Simplify

x = 2/5

x = 0.4

Convert the decimal to a percentage (move decimal two places to the left)

0.4 = 40%