Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
**The reasoning**
To find 25% of 240, convert the percentage to a fraction or decimal, then multiply:
25% = 25/100 = 1/4 (or 0.25)
So: 25% of 240 = 1/4 × 240 = 240 ÷ 4 = **60**
Quick mental trick: 25% is always "one quarter" of any number. Just divide by 4!
**Why the wrong options tempt you**
- **Option A (30)**: You might have calculated 25% of 120 instead of 240, or divided by 8 instead of 4.
- **Option B (40)**: This is 10% of 400, not 25% of 240 — you probably mixed up the numbers or your percentage.
- **Option D (80)**: This looks like you found 1/3 of 240 instead of 1/4. Easy slip when rushing!
**Quick takeaway**
Remember: **25% = quarter it** (divide by 4). For JAMB Maths, mastering percentage-to-fraction conversions (25%=1/4, 50%=1/2, 10%=1/10) saves you precious time and eliminates silly mistakes!
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