4

Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

What is 25% of 150?

A.

37.5

✓ Correct
B.

27.5

C.

47.5

D.

18

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. To find a percentage: 1. Convert: 25% = 0.25 Multiply: 0.25 × 150 = 37.5 Therefore, 25% of 150 is 37.5.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is 37.5

Why others are wrong:
B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B 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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