If x is 150% greater than 200, x is what percent greater than 50% of 500? (A) 0 (B) 20 (C) 50 (D) 100 (E) 200 QA is d. Seem C is the correct option but please show your working on how to arrive at the correct answer.

Roland2rule wrote:If x is 150% greater than 200, x is what percent greater than 50% of 500? (A) 0 (B) 20 (C) 50 (D) 100 (E) 200 GIVEN: x is 150% greater than 200 150% of 200 = 300 So, x = 200 + 300 = 500 QUESTION: x is what percent greater than 50% of 500? In other words, 500 is what percent greater than 250 (since 50% of 500 = 250)? This is the same as asking "What is the PERCENT CHANGE from 250 to 500?" PERCENT CHANGE = 100(new-old)/odd = 100(500 - 250)/250 = 100(250)/250 = 100 So, 500 is 100% greater than 250 Answer: D Cheers, Brent

Roland2rule wrote:If x is 150% greater than 200, x is what percent greater than 50% of 500? (A) 0 (B) 20 (C) 50 (D) 100 (E) 200 QA is d. Seem C is the correct option but please show your working on how to arrive at the correct answer. Hi Roland2rule, Let's take a look at your question. The question states, "x is 150% greater than 200." x = 200 + (200)(150/100) x = 200 + 300 = 500 x is what percent greater than 50% of 500? 50% of 500 = (50/100)(500) = 250 Percent Change = [(New Value - Old Value)/Old Value] x 100% Percent Change =[ (500 - 250)/250] x 100% Percent Change = (250/250) x 100% Percent Change = (1) x 100% Percent Change = 100% Therefore, Option D is correct. I am available if you'd like any followup.

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