Question

To find 40%,priya of 75, priya calculates 2/5•75. Does her calculation give her the correct value for 40%of75?explain or show how you know

Answer 1

Yes, it gives the correct value.

Explanation:

40% = 40/100 = 2/5

Hence, 40% of 75 is the same as 2/5 of 75.