If 16% of x = 24% of y. then how much is 24% of x?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 36% of y
Given:
16% of x = 24% of y
Calculations:
⇒ (16/100) × x = (24/100) × y
⇒ x = (3/2)y
According to the question,
⇒ 24% of x = (24/100) × x
⇒ (24/100) × (3/2)y
⇒ 36% of y