Question

If 20% of x is equal to 40% of 60, what is the value of x?

• A. 100
• B. 120
• C. 80
• D. 140

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 120

Given:

20% 0f x = 40% of 60

Concept:

Using the concept of percentage

Calculation:

20% of x = 40% of 60

⇒ $(\frac{20}{100})\times{X}=(\frac{40}{100})\times{60}$

⇒ $20\times{X}=40\times{60}$

⇒ x = $\frac{2400}{20}$

⇒ x = 120

∴ The value of x is 120.