Accuplacer Practice Test

If 60 is what percent of 12,000, what is the percentage?

1. 0.5%

2. 5%

3. 50%

4. 500%

The correct answer is: 0.5%

To find the percentage of 60 in relation to 12,000, you set up the equation: \[ \text{Percentage} = \frac{\text{Part}}{\text{Whole}} \times 100 \] In this case, the "part" is 60 and the "whole" is 12,000. Plugging in the values gives: \[ \text{Percentage} = \frac{60}{12,000} \times 100 \] Calculating the fraction first: \[ \frac{60}{12,000} = 0.005 \] Now multiplying by 100 to convert it into a percentage: \[ 0.005 \times 100 = 0.5\% \] Thus, 60 is 0.5% of 12,000. This makes the first choice the correct answer, as it accurately reflects the proportion of 60 in relation to the total of 12,000.