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What is 80% of 55?

  • A. 45
  • B. 44
  • C. 40
  • D. 39
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To calculate 80% of a number, you multiply the number by 0.80 or 80/100. In this case, to find 80% of 55, you would do 55 * 0.80, which equals 44. Therefore, the correct answer is 44, corresponding to option B. When finding a percentage of a number, remember that you are essentially finding a fraction of that number based on the percentage given. In this case, 80% is the same as 80/100 or 0.80 as a decimal. Multiplying this by 55 gives you the result of 44. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.