$55\%$ of $900$ plus $70\%$ of $1050$ equals what percent of $3000$?

Question

$55\%$ of $900$ plus $70\%$ of $1050$ equals what percent of $3000$?

Option A

39%

Option B

40%

Option C — Correct answer

41%

Correct choice.

Option D

43%

Explanation

$55\%$ of $900$ is $495$ and $70\%$ of $1050$ is $735$. Total $=1230$. As a percent of $3000$, that is $\frac{1230}{3000}\times100=41\%$.

Chapter Mock 3: Percentage