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Question 33

Which percentage comparisons use the stated base correctly? Select all that apply.

  1. 25 as a percent of 20 is 80%.
  2. 16 as a percent of 40 is 40%.Correct answer
  3. 54 as a percent of 45 is 120%.Correct answer
  4. 9 as a percent of 36 is 400%.

Explanation

The valid ratios are 16 / 40 x 100 = 40% and 54 / 45 x 100 = 120%. The false statements come from inverted ratios: 25 / 20 is 125%, while 9 / 36 is 25%.

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