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

Answer:

D) ⅗

Step-by-step explanation:

"Percent" means "divided by 100". So

$60 \, \% = \dfrac{60}{100}$

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

$60 \, \% = \mathbf{\dfrac{3}{5}}$