SSAT Math Question 202: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 202
6. 16 is what percent of 80?
- A. 10%
- B. 20%
- C. 25%
- D. 30%
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The answer is B
Set up a proportion: 
. Cross multiply: 1600 = 80x. Divide both sides by 80: x = 20.
Translate the English into a mathematical equation, replacing is with an equal sign, what percent with 
, and of with a multiplication sign. 16 = × 80, and solve for x = 20.