Question

To find 40% of 75, Priya calculates 25⋅75 . Complete the statement about whether her calculation gives the correct value for 40% of 75. Her calculation is , 1 of 4. Select Choice because 25 and 40% are , 2 of 4. Select Choice . b. If x represents a number, complete the statement about whether 25⋅x always represents 40% of that number. , 3 of 4. Select Choice because 25 are 40% are 4 of 4. Select Choice .

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Given

`Expression = 40\% * 75`

`Priya = (2)/(5) * 75`

Required

Is Priya correct?

We start by simplifying the expression.

`Expression = 40\% * 75`

Express 40% as fraction

`Expression = (40)/(100) * 75`

Simplify fraction: Divide numerator and denominator by 20

`Expression = (40/20)/(100/20) * 75`

`Expression = (2)/(5) * 75`

By comparing:

`Expression = (2)/(5) * 75`

and

`Priya = (2)/(5) * 75`

We can conclude that Priya is correct because:

`40\% = (2)/(5)`