Question

What proportion can be used when there is a %, the word "is" and the "of" in a problem?

Answer 1

• C. is / of = % / 100

Explanation:

We can interpret this as:

• x% of y is z

Calculation is:

• x*y/ 100 = z

Translate this into the given format:

• % * of / 100 = is ⇒
• % / 100 = is / of

This matches option C