Question

3.) Forty percent of a number is equal

to one-half the number decreased by
15. Which one can be used to
determine the number?


A 40x = – 15

B 40x > 2x – 15

C 0.40x< - 15

D 0.4x =x/2-15

Answer 1

D

0.4 multiplied by x would give you the percentage and putting x over 2 would give you half of that number