Question

Twenty-two is what percent of 55?

A.
22%

B.
40%

C.
250%

D.
50%

Answer 1

To find the percentage
that 22 is for the actual number 55 = (22/55) * 100
= (2/5) * 100
= 2 * 20
= 40 percent
So the correct option among all the options given in the question is option "B". Most of the information’s that are required for solving this problem is already given in the question. I hope the procedure for solving the problem is also clear for you to understand. In future you can always use this method for solving similar problems.

Answer 2

Option B is correct.

Twenty-two is 40 percent of 55

Explanation:

Let x be the number.

As per the statement:

Twenty-two is x percent of 55

Solve for x:

Twenty-two is x percent of 55

"of" means multiply

⇒
`22 = (x)/(100) * 55`

Divide both sides by 55 we get;

`(22)/(55) = (x)/(100)`

Simplify:

`(2)/(5) = (x)/(100)`

Multiply both sides by 100 we have;l

`x = (2)/(5) * 100`

Simplify:

x = 40%

Therefore, Twenty-two is 40 percent of 55