Understanding Percentage Equivalence

The video tutorial introduces a mathematical trick where X% of Y is equivalent to Y% of X. It provides examples to demonstrate this concept: 18% of 50 equals 50% of 18, both resulting in 9; 4% of 75 equals 75% of 4, both resulting in 3; and 24% of 50 equals 50% of 24, both resulting in 12. This trick simplifies percentage calculations.

What is the result of 18% of 50, and how does it relate to 50% of 18?

• Both equal 36

• Both equal 9

• Both equal 18

• Both equal 50

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Which of the following statements is true about 4% of 75?

• It equals 75% of 4

• It equals 75% of 75

• It equals 4% of 4

• It equals 75% of 18

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What is the result of 4% of 75?

• 75

• 4

• 3

• 18

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How does 24% of 50 compare to 50% of 24?

• Both equal 12

• Both equal 24

• Both equal 6

• Both equal 50

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What is the result of 50% of 24?

• 6

• 24

• 12

• 50

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