Question

Write 40 % as a decimal and as a simplified fraction.

A.4.0 and 40/100
B. 0.40 and 2/5
C. 4,000 and 4,000/1
D. 0.40 and 40/100

Answer 1

B

Explanation:

A and C are instantly eliminated since the decimal is wrong. B has the most simplified fraction of 40%.

Answer 2

B. 0.40 and 2/5

`40\% = (40)/(100) \\ = (2)/(5) \: and \: 0.4`