Arithmetichard · Past Paper
If A is 150% of B, then B is what percent of (A+B)?
A40%
B33.33%
C50%
D75%
✓ Correct Answer: A — 40%
A = 1.5B. A+B = 2.5B. B / (2.5B) = 1 / 2.5 = 0.4 = 40%.
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