If 15% of a number is 4.5, then 45% of the same number is

Question

(A) 1.5
(B) 3.5
(C) 13.5
(D) 15
(E) 45

CareerGeek · Answer

Let the number = x
If 15% of a number is 4.5
--> 15/100*x = 4.5
--> x = 450/15 = 30

45% of the same number = 45/100*30 = 13.5

IMO Option C

Mohammadmo · Answer

15% / 45% =4.5/x
x=4.5 ×3=13.5
Option C

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fauji · Answer

5% of a number is 4.5 => Number =  30

Now 45% of the same number  30  = 13.5

Option C it is!

Abhishek009 · Answer

\frac{4.5}{15}*45 = 13.5 , Answer must be (C)

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