SAT Percentages Question
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Question 1 · Easy · MathNovember 2024 Batch 1 · Q17Percentages · 0 solved
The expression kx represents the result of decreasing a positive force, x, acting on an object by 0.34%. What is the value of k?
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The trap here
"150% of" vs "150% more": the phrase that doubles answers — Percent-of multiplies once; percent-more adds on top. The SAT tests whether you see the difference.