alleryStart learning →144 is what percent of 96?
A150.0%
B66.7%
C144.0%
D48.0%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 150.0%
1. Let p equal the unknown percent.
2. The sentence translates to 144 equals p times 96.
3. Divide both sides by 96 to get p equals 1.5.
4. Convert 1.5 to percent form to get 150%.
_Source: OpenStax Elementary Algebra (CC BY 4.0), Ch 3 "Math Models", section 3.2 Solve Percent Applications_
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