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If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)

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Re: If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)

by jhavyom » Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:49 am
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Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:52 am
 If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)

A. 4
B. 12
C. 24
D. 36
E. 72

Answer: A

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20 % of 3k = 6
20 % of k = 2
40 % of k = 4

Option A is the answer.
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Re: If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:32 am
Vincen wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 19, 2020 8:52 am
 If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)

A. 4
B. 12
C. 24
D. 36
E. 72

Answer: A

Solution:

We can solve for k first:

0.2 * 3k = 6

0.6k = 6

k = 6/0.6 = 10

We see that 40 percent of 10 is 4.

Answer: A

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