Q. Which of the following percent values is equivalent to 42 out of 50 ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 42%(B) 80%(C) 84%(D) 92%
Percentage Formula: To find the percentage equivalent of 42 out of 50, we will use the percentage formula:Percentage = (\frac{\text{Number of parts}}{\text{Total number of parts}}) \times 100
Substituting Values: Substitute the given values into the formula:Percentage = (5042)×100
Performing Division: Perform the division 42 divided by 50: 5042=0.84
Converting to Percentage: Multiply the result by 100 to convert it to a percentage: 0.84×100=84%
Comparing Results: Compare the result with the given options to find the correct answer:(A) 42% (Incorrect)(B) 80% (Incorrect)(C) 84% (Correct)(D) 92% (Incorrect)
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