Question

    One-fourth of a number is 70. What will 40% of that number?

    A 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 118 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 102 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 115 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number be [if gte msEquation 12]>x [if !msEquation]-->[endif]-->x . ⇒ [if gte msEquation 12]> x 4 [if !msEquation]-->[endif]-->x/4= 70 => x = 280 So40% of 280 = (40/100) x 280 = 112 Alternate Method: 25% = 70 1% = 70/25 = 14/5 40% = 14/5 x40 = 14 x8 = 112

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