Question

Express 40 % as a simplified ratio

Answer 1

2:5

Explanation:

Since 40% is basically 40:100, You can scale it down by a factor of 20, giving you 2:5.

Answer 2

2/5

Explanation:

Percent means out of 100

40/100

Divide top and bottom by 20

40/20 =2

100/20 = 5

The reduced fraction is 2/5