Question

If $x > 0$, then which of the following expressions are equal to $3.6\%$ of $\frac{5x}{12}$? A. $3	ext{ percent of } 20x$ B. $x	ext{ percent of } \frac{3}{2}$ C. $3x	ext{ percent of } 0.2$ D. $0.05	ext{ percent of } 3x$ E. $\frac{3x}{200}$ Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Accepted Answer

D. Target value = $\frac{3.6}{100} 	imes \frac{5x}{12} = \frac{18x}{1200} = \frac{3x}{200}$. Checking options: B. $x\%$ of $\frac{3}{2} = \frac{x}{100} 	imes \frac{3}{2} = \frac{3x}{200}$ (Matches) E. $\frac{3x}{200}$ (Matches) Thus, B and E are equal to the given expression.

Equivalent Percentage Expressions

Explanation

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