Analysing literature, we identify that the term 'per cent' means 'in a hundred'. In mathematics, percentages are used as fractions, decimals, and a...

Analysing literature, we identify that the term 'per cent' means 'in a hundred'. In mathematics, percentages are used as fractions, decimals, and as a way to describe parts of a whole. When using percentages, it is considered that the whole is composed of one hundred. The symbol % is used to show that a number is a percentage. Calculate the value that corresponds to 40% of the value R$ 1,500.00 and choose the CORRECT alternative:

A) R$ 600.00.
B) R$ 60.00.
D) R$ 666.00.