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Answer: CSet 1: Percentages
Explanation
What is 10% of 140?
A.
7
B.
4
C.✓ Correct
14
D.
24
Detailed Explanation
Choice C is correct. To find a percentage: 1. Convert: 10% = 0.1 Multiply: 0.1 × 140 = 14 Therefore, 10% of 140 is 14.
Key Steps:
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The correct answer is 14
Why others are wrong:
A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B 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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