Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: 300%
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question checks quick percent conversion by ratio. We first evaluate one-third of a given number and then express the result as a percentage of another number.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Compute A = 1206/3. Then divide A by 134 and convert the resulting ratio to a percentage. If A equals exactly 3 times B, the percentage is 300%.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Since 402 is three times 134, the percent of 134 that is 402 is directly 300%, confirming the computation without a calculator.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Missing the exact multiple and doing unnecessary decimal division, which can lead to rounding mistakes.
Final Answer:
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