If 40% of a = b, then b% of 40 is the same as ?
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If 40% of a = b, then b% of 40 is the same as ?
- A.
4% of a
- B.
12% of a
- C.
16% of a
- D.
None of these
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Correct answer: C
Given: 40% of a = b, so b = (40/100) × a = 0.4a.
To find: b% of 40.
Compute: b% of 40 = (b/100) × 40. Substitute b = 0.4a:
(0.4a/100) × 40 = (0.4 × 40 / 100) a = (16/100) a = 16% of a.
Answer: 16% of a