Write the Sentence as a Proportion Using $x$ As the Variable $\$ 221.88$

Multiple Choice

Write the sentence as a proportion using $x$ as the variable. Solve the proportion to answer the question. What is 8% of $1,775?

A) $\$ 221.88$
B) $\$ 14,200.00$
C) $\$ 1,250.00$
D) $\$ 22,187,50$
E) $\$ 142.00$