Question

Which is equal to 2 over 5? A. 2%B. 2.5%C. 20%D. 25%E. 40%

Answer 1

Calculating the value of 2 over 5 in percentage, we have:

`\begin{gathered} (2)/(5)=(20)/(50)=(40)/(100)=40\text{\%} \\ or \\ (2)/(5)=0.4=40\text{\%} \end{gathered}`

So the correct option is E.