Question

What is one fifth of twenty more than half

of 80?
(A) 8
(B) 10
(C) 12
(D) 13

Answer 1

(C) 12

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we can use the following steps:

Find half of 80: 80/2 = 40

Add 20 to half of 80: 40 + 20 = 60

Find one fifth of the result: 60/5 = 12

Therefore, one fifth of twenty more than half of 80 is equal to 12. The correct answer is (C) 12.

Answer 2

(C) 12

Explanation:

What is one fifth of twenty more than half of 80

0.5 × 80 = 40

What is one fifth of twenty more than half of 80

40 + 20 = 60

What is one fifth of twenty more than half of 80

1/5 × 60 = 60/5 = 12