Question

20% of a number is 150. Find the number.

• A. 750
• B. 600
• C. 900
• D. 850

Answer 1

The correct option is A

750

Let the number be $x$

Therefore 20% of $x$ = 150

$\Rightarrow$ $\frac{20}{100}\times x=150$

$\Rightarrow$ $x=5\times 150$ = $750$.