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Course: Accuplacer
Exam: Accuplacer Arithmetic Diagnostic Practice Test

Practice Question

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Of the following, which best expresses 52 as a percent of 170?

Answer Choices

  • A: 30% of 170
  • B: 33% of 170
  • C: 35% of 170
  • D: 40% of 170

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Divide 52 by 170 to get approximately 0.30588, then convert to a percentage: 0.30588 × 100 ≈ 30.59%. Among the options, 30% of 170 = 51, which is closest to 52.

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