2.56 expressed as a percent of 1.6 is

The correct answer is Option (3) → 160%

To express A as a per cent of B, divide A by B and multiply by 100.

• 2.56 divided by 1.6: \(\displaystyle \frac{2.56}{1.6}=1.6\)

• As a per cent: \(1.6\times100=160\%\)