What percent of 125 is 16?
Correct answer: D. None of these
- A. 10 2/5%
- B. 12 3/5%
- C. 11 1/5%
- D. None of these
Explanation
The required percentage is (16 ÷ 125) x 100 = 12.8%, which is 12 4/5%. This value is not listed, so option d is correct. The likely trap is 12 3/5%, which is a fraction-conversion or arithmetic error.
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