Question

Identify the amount, base, and percent in the problem:

What is 60%
of 485
?


The amount is 485
, the base is unknown, and the percent is 60%
.


The amount is 485
, the base is 60%
, and the percent is unknown.


The amount is unknown, the base is 485
, and the percent is 60%
.


The amount is unknown, the base is 60%
, and the percent is 485
.

Answer 1

Correct choice: "The amount is unknown, the base is 485, and the percent is 60%."

Explanation: "What is 60% of 485?" asks for the amount (result). Percent = 60%, base = 485. (If you want the amount: 0.60 × 485 = 291.)