What per cent of 336 kg is 42 kg?

The correct answer is Option (2) → 12.5

To express one quantity as a per cent of another, divide by the whole and multiply by 100.

• \(\displaystyle \frac{42}{336}=\frac{1}{8}\)

• \(\displaystyle \frac{1}{8}\times100=12.5\)

42 kg is 12.5% of 336 kg.