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Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: B

What is 15% of 150?

A.

12.5

B.

22.5

✓ Correct
C.

11

D.

32.5

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. To find a percentage: 1. Convert: 15% = 0.15 Multiply: 0.15 × 150 = 22.5 Therefore, 15% of 150 is 22.5.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 22.5

Why others are wrong:
A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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