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x>0, Quantity A: 0.5% of x, Quantity B: 1/2x 10 Jul 2024, 10:40
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\(x>0\)

Quantity A
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Quantity B
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x>0, Quantity A: 0.5% of x, Quantity B: 1/2x 11 Feb 2025, 08:32
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\(x>0\)

Quantity A
0.5% of x

Quantity B
\(\frac{1}{2}x\)
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Explanation

Keep in mind 0.5% is not 50% rather 0.5% = 0.5/100 = 0.005 or 5/1000

While 1/2 = 50% or 500/1000

Hence, Quantity B is greater.

Answer: B