SOLUTION: A is 50% of B. B is 25% of C. C is what percent of A?

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Question 292618: A is 50% of B. B is 25% of C. C is what percent of A?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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A is 50% of B. B is 25% of C. C is what percent of A?
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A = 0.5B
B = 0.25C
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C = B/(1/4) = 4B
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But B = 2A
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Therefor:
C = 4(2A)
C = 8A
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C is 800% of A
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Stan H.