40% of 250 is equal to 60% of what number

40% of 250 is equal to 60% of what number?

  1. 150
  2. 160
  3. 166 2/3
  4. 270
  5. 375

Answer

The correct answer is C.

Using of as times and is as equals, you can write

0.4(250) = 0.6x

x = 0.4(250)/0.6

x = 166 2/3