What percent of 120 are 90?
Correct answer: C. 75%
- A. 25%
- B. 50%
- C. 75%
- D. 33%
Explanation
The required percentage is (90 ÷ 120) × 100% = 0.75 × 100% = 75%. The likely trap is option d, 33%, which comes from calculating 120 as a percentage of 90 or reversing the numerator and denominator.
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