Express 495g as a percentage of 16.5kg
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3%
- 3 \(\frac{1}{3}\)%
- 15%
- 30%
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
The two numbers must be expressed in the same unit. To convert 495g to kg, it will be divided by 1000
495g = \(\frac{495}{1000}\)
= 0.495kg
To express in percentage, 0.495 will be divided by 16.5 and then multiplied by 100
% will be added to the answer \(\frac{0.4950}{16.5}\) x 100
= 3%
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