Question

20% of 60 is 25% of _______

• A. 36
• B. 30
• C. 40
• D. 48

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 48

Follow the BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below.

Step - 1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first and following the BODMAS rule in the bracket -

Step - 2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next.

Step - 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated.

Step - 4: Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Given expression is

20% of 60 is 25% of _______

$⇒\frac{20}{100}\times{60}$ is 25% of _______

⇒ 12 is 25% of _______

⇒ 12 = 25% of x

∴ x = 12 $\times\frac{100}{25}$ = 48