Question

What percent of 120 is 42? A. 35% B. 28.6% C. 4.2% D. 33%


i need a step by step explanation

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 35%

Step-by-step explanation:

You can write 42 of 120 as a fraction ---> 42/120

If you simplify you get 7/20.

7/20 can also be written as 35/100, so the percentage would be 35%.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. 35% BRAINLIEST WOULD BE APPRECIATED!

Step-by-step explanation:

Do guess and check. Start with A.

120*0.35=42 ~ that works! check the others to be sure.

120*0.286=34.272 ~ nope!

120*0.042=don't even need to do it, unreasonable.

120*.33=39.6 ~ nope!