If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)
A. 4
B. 12
C. 24
D. 36
E. 72
Answer: A
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If \(20\) percent of \(3k\) is \(6,\) what is \(40\) percent of \(k?\)
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Solution:
We can solve for k first:
0.2 * 3k = 6
0.6k = 6
k = 6/0.6 = 10
We see that 40 percent of 10 is 4.
Answer: A
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