If two-fifth of three-eighth of one-sixth of a certain number is 52, what is 40% of the number?
- A1248
- B2080
- C832
- D1664
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
Let the certain number be x.
According to the question:
5
2
×
8
3
×
6
1
×x=52
Simplify the fractions:
5×8×6
2×3×1
×x=52
240
6
×x=52
40
1
×x=52
x=52×40=2080
Now, find 40% of the number x:
40% of 2080=
100
40
×2080
=4×208=832
According to the question:
5
2
×
8
3
×
6
1
×x=52
Simplify the fractions:
5×8×6
2×3×1
×x=52
240
6
×x=52
40
1
×x=52
x=52×40=2080
Now, find 40% of the number x:
40% of 2080=
100
40
×2080
=4×208=832