Question

Which fraction is equivalent to 60%? (in simplest fraction form) A) 1 6 B) 2 3 C) 2 5 D) 3 5

Answer 1

D) ⅗

Explanation:

"Percent" means "divided by 100". So

`60 \, \% = (60)/(100)`

Divide numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (20)

`60 \, \% = \mathbf{(3)/(5)}`