Two are true, one is not

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. False statement

   A percentage is the same amount whatever the base

   Statements

   1. Per cent means out of a hundred
   2. A percentage needs a base to act on
   3. A percentage is the same amount whatever the base

2. False statement

   20% equals one twentieth

   Statements

   1. 20% equals one twentieth
   2. 25% equals one quarter
   3. 20% equals one fifth

3. False statement

   Ratios must always be out of 100

   Statements

   1. Ratios compare two quantities
   2. Ratios must always be out of 100
   3. Percentages express comparison out of 100

Explanation