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2009 AMC 10A Problems/Problem 7

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Problem

A carton contains milk that is 2% fat, an amount that is 40% less fat than the amount contained in a carton of whole milk. What is the percentage of fat in whole milk?

\mathrm{(A)}\ \frac{12}{5}\qquad\mathrm{(B)}\ 3\qquad\mathrm{(C)}\ \frac{10}{3}\qquad\mathrm{(D)}\ 38\qquad\mathrm{(E)}\ 42

Solution

\longrightarrow \fbox{C}

See also

2009 AMC 10A (ProblemsResources)
Preceded by
Problem 6
Followed by
Problem 8
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