What is 20 per cent of 850 rupees?
- 185 rupees
- 210 rupees
- 170 rupees
- 150 rupees
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Correct answer: C. 170 rupees
1. Twenty per cent is 0.20 in decimal form.
2. Multiply 850 by 0.20.
3. The answer is 170 rupees.
_Source: OpenStax 'Contemporary Mathematics', Ch 6 'Money Management' (CC BY)_