Question

Four alternative options are given for each of the following statements. Select the correct option. The number whose 8% is 12 is: A. 120 B. 150 C. 130 D. 140

Answer 1

Answer : Option 'C' - 150


Explanation -


The Number whose 8% is 12 ?

let the number is x

According to the given question -


$x \times \dfrac{8}{100} = 12$


$\dfrac{8x}{100} = 12$


$8x = 100 \times 12$


$8x = 1200$


$x = \dfrac{1200}{8}$


$x = 150$


Hence :

The Number is 150.

Answer 2

Here's the answer

The number whose 8% is 12 is:

=> A. 120

Step-by-step explanation :-

Let the common multiple be x

As per your question,

$\sf{x \times \frac{8}{100}} = 12$

$\sf{x \times 8 = 1200}$

$\sf{x = \frac{1200}{8}}$

$\sf{x = 150}$
Thus,

The number is 150.
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