Question

Complete the statement using <, >, or =.

20% of 30 ___30% of 40

Answer 1

20% of 30 < 30% of 40

Explanation:

Find 20% of 30

20/100 = x/30

Cross multiply

20 × 30 = 100 × x

600 = 100x

Divide both sides by 100

6 = x

Find 30% of 40

30/100 = x/40

Cross multiply

30 × 40 = 100 × x

1200 = 100x

Divide both sides by 100

12 = x

Compare the two answers:

6 and 12

6 < 12