Question

Express 40 paise as a percent of ₹ 8

• A. 6%
• B. 10%
• C. 2%
• D. 5%

Answer 1

The correct option is D

5%

100 paise = ₹1

40 paise expressed as a % of ₹ 8 is : $\frac{0.40}{8}\times$100 = 5%

We can also do the same on a scale of 100 as :

$\frac{40}{800}\times$100 = 5%