Percentage Mcqs


Q.  Find the 37.5% of 976 =_______?

a. 324
b. 388
c. 366
d. 372
e. None of these


ANSWER: See Answer
 
37.5 % of 976

= 37.5/100 * 976 = 375/1000 * 976 = 3/8 * 976
= 3 * 122 = 366.
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