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If x is 80% of y, then what percent of 2x is y?

65.5 %
64.5 %
63.5 %
62.5 %

Correct Answer: 62.5 %

Explanation:

x = 80 % of y

=> x =(80/100 )y

=> y/x = 5/4

Required percentage = [(y/2x)*100] % = (5/8*100) % =62.5%

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