Which of the Following Is a Valid Use of Percentages

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a valid use of percentages?

• A) They are a means for identifying the least common denominator of two fractions with different denominators.
• B) They are used for maintaining the commutative property of long addition equations.
• C) They can be used to maintain equality across an equation by performing the same operation on both sides of the equal sign.
• D) They provide a means of standardizing proportions when the total number of parts is not 100.

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