If 50% of x is 20 less than 5% of 500, then x is? Pick one: A) 50 B) 100 C) 75 D) 25 E) 10
50% of x = x/2 ; 5% of 500 = 5/100 * 500= 
<gadget id="calculator">5/100 * 500</gadget>
<output>25</output>
25   Given that, x/2= 25 - 20 =&gt; x/2 = 5 =&gt; x = 10.   Answer: 10
<result>E</result>
If 50% of x is 20 less than 5% of 500, then x is?