Question

If 40% of x = 15% of y. then the value of x, if y = 2000, is

• A. 850
• B. 800
• C. 750
• D. 500

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 750

40% of x = 15% of y ⇒ (40/100)x = (15/100)y y = 2000 ⇒ 40x = 15 × 2000 ⇒ x = 30000/40 ⇒ x = 750