If 120% of x is equaly to 80% y, which of the following is equal to (x +y)?
A
1.5 x
B
2x
C
2.5x
D
3x
Correct Answer: 2.5x
120% of x = 80% of y or, y = 120/80 of x = 3/2 of x = 3x/2 Now, x + y = x + 3x/2 = 5x/2 = 2.5x