M is 30% of Q, Q is 20% of P and N is 50% of P. What the value of M/N
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M is 30% of Q, Q is 20% of P and N is 50% of P. What the value of M/N
- A.
3/10
- B.
3/25
- C.
2/5
- D.
3/20
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Correct answer: B
Solution: compute M/N using the given percentages.
Given relations:
Q = 20% of P = 0.2P.
M = 30% of Q = 0.3 × Q = 0.3 × 0.2P = 0.06P.
N = 50% of P = 0.5P.
Now compute the ratio:
M/N = (0.06P) / (0.5P) = 0.06 / 0.5 = 0.12 = 3/25.
Answer: 3/25