Must a percent always be a whole number below 100?
ANo, neither holds
BYes, both hold
CYes, whole only
DYes, below only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No, neither holds
1. A percent may carry decimals.
2. It may also exceed one hundred.
3. Neither restriction holds.
_Source: OpenStax 'Contemporary Mathematics', Ch 6 'Money Management' (CC BY)_
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