Which of the following is equal to 1/2 of 3/5 ?

Question

(A) 3%
(B) 30%
(C) 33 1/3 %
(D) 83 1/3 %
(E) 120%

NandishSS · Answer

1/2 of 3/5 ==> (1/2) *(3/5) ==> 3/10 ==> 30%

Hence B

kntombat · Answer

x = \frac{1}{2}*\frac{3}{5} .

x=\frac{3}{10} .

On viewing the answer options, one will realize that they are given as percentages.

Therefore,  \frac{3}{10}  is the fractional equivalent of  30 %.

Therefore, the Oa is B.

MHIKER · Answer

Of means multiplication.

So,  \frac{1}{2}*\frac{3}{5}=\frac{3}{10}*100=30 %; We need to multiply the fraction by 100 as the answer choices are given in percentage forms.

The answer is B

CrackverbalGMAT · Answer

SOLUTION: (1/2) * (3/5) * 100 =(3/10) * 100 =30% (OPTION B) Hope this helps

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ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Solution:

1/2 of 3/5 is 1/2 x 3/5 = 3/10 = 30/100 = 30%

Answer: B

MathRevolution · Answer

\frac{1}{2} * \frac{3}{ 5}  * 100

=>  \frac{3 }{ 10}  * 100 = 30%

Answer B

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