Question

CD sales at corner music increased 145% last year. which number is equivalent to 145%?
A. 14,500
B. 145
C. 1.45
D. O.O145
i think C but im not sure

Answer 1

100% of something = the whole thing or 1
50% of something = .5 or 1/2 of the whole thing = .5
145% of something = 1.45

yes, C is the right choice.