What percent of 112 is 14?

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Re: What percent of 112 is 14?

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Thu Sep 10, 2020 5:23 am

BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:04 am
What percent of 112 is 14?

(A) 0.125%
(B) 8%
(C) 12.5%
(D) 125%
(E) 800%

Answer: C
Source: Princeton Review

10% of 112 = 11.2
So, 20% of 112 = 22.4

Since 14 is BETWEEN 11.2 and 22.4, we know that the required percent is BETWEEN 10% and 20%

Answer: C

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Re: What percent of 112 is 14?

by Scott@TargetTestPrep » Mon Sep 14, 2020 4:05 am

BTGModeratorVI wrote: ↑
Mon Sep 07, 2020 7:04 am
What percent of 112 is 14?

(A) 0.125%
(B) 8%
(C) 12.5%
(D) 125%
(E) 800%

Answer: C

Solution:

14 is 14/112 x 100 = 0.125 x 100 = 12.5 percent of 112.

Answer: C