A's salary is 50% of B's salary which is 40% of C's salary. What percent of C's salary is A's salary? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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A's salary is 50% of B's salary which is 40% of C's salary. What percent of C's salary is A's salary?

A. 20%

B. 25%

C. 30%

D. 15%

Answer: Option A

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A = 0.5B, B = 0.4C → A = 0.5×0.4C = 0.2C = 20% of C.

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