What will be 32% of 3/8th of 1000?

Options

A. a. 115
B. b. 125
C. c. 120
D. d. 129

Answer

To solve the problem of finding 32% of 3/8th of 1000, we can break it down into steps:

### Step 1: Convert the percentage to a fraction
First, we need to convert 32% into a fraction.
\[ 32\% = \frac{32}{100} \]

### Step 2: Calculate 3/8 of 1000
Next, we need to find 3/8 of 1000.
\[ \frac{3}{8} \times 1000 = \frac{3000}{8} = 375 \]

### Step 3: Multiply the fraction by the result from Step 2
Now, we will multiply the fraction from Step 1 with the result from Step 2.
\[ \frac{32}{100} \times 375 \]

### Step 4: Simplify the multiplication
To simplify, we can multiply directly:
\[ \frac{32 \times 375}{100} \]

### Step 5: Perform the multiplication
Calculating \( 32 \times 375 \):
\[ 32 \times 375 = 12000 \]

### Step 6: Divide by 100
Now, divide the result by 100:
\[ \frac{12000}{100} = 120 \]

### Final Answer
Thus, 32% of 3/8th of 1000 is:
\[ \boxed{120} \]