SOLUTION: If a 25%of b, then 135% of b is what percent of a? a)160% b)210% c)33.75% d)540% e)875%

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Question 434123: If a 25%of b, then 135% of b is what percent of a?
a)160%
b)210%
c)33.75%
d)540%
e)875%
Answer by htmentor(1343) About Me  (Show Source):
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a = 0.25b
So b = 4a
135% of b = 1.35b = 1.35(4a) = 5.4a
So, the answer is 540%.