Percentage Q60

60.	A student multiplied a number by 3 instead of 5 . 5 3 What is the percentage error in the calculation?
	A. 34% B. 44% C. 54% D. 64%

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

Then, error =	5	x -	3	x =	16	x.
	3		5		15