Question

Express 1.2 km as a percentage of 300 m

Answer 1

1.2km is 400% of 300m

Explanation:

1 km=1000m

So,1.2 km=1000*1.2=1200m

Let 1.2km(or 1200m) be x% of 300 m

By the problem,

300*x/100 = 1200

Or, 3x=1200

Or,x=1200/3=400

1.2km is 400% of 300m