BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Which of the following must be equal to 300%

This topic has expert replies
Post new topic Post Reply
Previous Topic Next Topic
Moderator
Posts: 2599
Joined: Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:08 pm
Followed by:2 members

Which of the following must be equal to 300%

by AAPL » Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:19 am

Timer

00:00

Your Answer

A

B

C

D

E

Global Stats

Which of the following must be equal to 300% of the value of x?

A. 0.3x
B. x + 2
C. 3x + 3
D. 3x
E. 3x + 0.3

The OA is D.

300% of the value of x
= 300x/100
=3x

Option D.

Has anyone another approach to solve this PS question? Regards!
Top
Source: — Problem Solving |

GMAT/MBA Expert

User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 16207
Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 6:26 pm
Location: Vancouver, BC
Thanked: 5254 times
Followed by:1268 members
GMAT Score:770

by Brent@GMATPrepNow » Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:44 am
AAPL wrote:Which of the following must be equal to 300% of the value of x?

A. 0.3x
B. x + 2
C. 3x + 3
D. 3x
E. 3x + 0.3
p % = p/100
So, for example, 19% = 19/100 and 245% = 245/100

So, 300% of the value of x = 300/100 of x
= (300/100)(x)
= 3x
= D

Cheers,
Brent
Brent Hanneson - Creator of GMATPrepNow.com
Image
Top
User avatar
GMAT Instructor
Posts: 1462
Joined: Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:34 am
Location: New York, NY
Thanked: 39 times
Followed by:22 members

by Jeff@TargetTestPrep » Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:55 pm
AAPL wrote:Which of the following must be equal to 300% of the value of x?

A. 0.3x
B. x + 2
C. 3x + 3
D. 3x
E. 3x + 0.3
Since 300% = 3, then 300% of x is equal to 3x.

Answer: D

Jeffrey Miller
Head of GMAT Instruction
[email protected]

Image

See why Target Test Prep is rated 5 out of 5 stars on BEAT the GMAT. Read our reviews
Top
Post new topic Post Reply
• Page 1 of 1