If p% of p is 36, then p is equal to · ABC26GN2332

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Percentage

If $p \%$ of $p$ is 36, then $p$ is equal to

(a)15

(b)60

(c)600

(d)3600

Answer

Answer (as printed): B

Explanation

$p \%$ of $p=36 \Leftrightarrow\left(\frac{p}{100} \times p\right)=36 \Leftrightarrow p^{2}=3600 \Leftrightarrow p=60$.

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.

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