Chapter 4 - Proportions, Percents, and Solving Inequalities - 4.2 - Percents and Problem Solving - Concept Quiz 4.2 - Page 155: 5

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Let's check this statement to see whether it is true or false. One hundred twenty percent of 30 is 24 means: 120% $\times$ 30 = 24 1.2 $\times$ 30 = 24 36 = 24 Because the left side isn't equal to the right side, we can say that one hundred twenty percent of 30 isn't 24.