Colin has a collection of 120 comic books. Seventy-eight of the comic books were damaged in a flood.
What percent of the comic books were damaged?
A. 15%
B. 35%
C. 65%
D. 78%
Answer (2)
\frac{\big{78}}{\big{120}} \cdot 100\%= \frac{\big{78}}{\big{6}} \cdot 5\%=13\cdot 5\%=65\%\ \ \ \Rightarrow\ \ \ Ans.\ C
Colin's collection had 65% of his comic books damaged due to the flood. The calculation used was 120 78 × 100 = 65% . Therefore, the correct answer is C. 65%.
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