Question

Which of the two is more?
(a) 10% of 50 or 50% of 8​

Answer 1

Question ::-

Which of the two is more?

(a) 10% of 50 or,

(b) 50% of 8

Given ::-

• 10% of 50 .
• 50% of 8 .

To find ::-

• Which is greater ?

Solution ::-

(a) 10% of 50

$\dfrac{10}{100}$ × 50

= 5

(b) 50% of 8

$\dfrac{50}{100}$ × 8

= 4

Hence , 10% of 50 = 5

50% of 8 = 4

Therefore , Option (a) is correct

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Let's explore more ::-

• Percentage can also be written in decimals. For eg. - 10% = $\dfrac{10}{100}$ = 0.1

• For writing any number in percentage "%" , this symbol is used. For eg. - 10% , 20%

• It is mainly used by shopkeeper for discount , loss etc.