Multiple choice

x% of y is y% of ?

  1. x/y

  2. 2y

  3. x

  4. can't be determined

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

x% of y = (x/100) × y = (x × y)/100. Similarly, y% of x = (y/100) × x = (x × y)/100. Since multiplication is commutative, these are equal. The algebraic structure is symmetric, making x the correct answer.