general math MCQ #1299

P is six times as large as q. The percent that q is less than p is:________?

general math MCQ #1299

  1. Question 1

    Q1. P is six times as large as q. The percent that q is less than p is:________?

    • A) 83.33%
    • B) 16.67%
    • C) 90%
    • D) 60%

    Answer: 83.33%

    Explanation: p = 6q; q is less than p by (p − q)/p × 100 = (6q − q)/(6q) × 100 = 5/6 × 100 ≈ 83.33%.