Quantitative Aptitude • Percentage, Profit & LossEasy
What is 5% of 3,000?
A. 15
B. 1,500
C. 150✓ Correct Answer
D. 2,850
💡 Solution & Explanation
5% means 5 out of every 100. So 5% of 3,000 = 3,000 × 5 ÷ 100 = 150. A quick way: 1% of 3,000 is 30, and 5 times that is 150.
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