a contractor completed the construction of two buildings last year


The Keslo building cost 84.5 million

The Jones building cost 33.8 million


which statement is true when comparing the costs of the two buildings?


A: Keslo cost 2 1/2 times the cost of Jones


B: Jones cost 2/3 the cost of Keslo


C: Jones cost 1/2 the cost of Keslo


D: Keslo cost 3 1/2 times the cost of Jones



Is the answer D?

Verified Answer :

D Is Incorrect, Because 33.83 = 101.4. C Is Incorrect, Because 1/2 84.5 = 42.25. B Is Incorrect, Because 2/384.5 = 56 and 1/3. A Is Correct, Because 2.533 = 84.5. So, The Answer Is A.