A student multiplied a number by 4/5 instead of 5/4. What is the perce – McqOptions

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1.	A student multiplied a number by 4/5 instead of 5/4. What is the percentage error in the calculation?
A.	56.25 percent
B.	18 percent
C.	28.13 percent
D.	36 percent
Answer» E.

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