Question:
( 1 of 10 ) Convert 42% into fraction.
(A) 37
(B) 74
(C) 75
(D) 73
You selected
53/100
Correct Answer
21/50
Solution And Explanation
Solution
Method to convert a percent into fraction
Step (1) Divide the given percent by 100
Step (2) Remove the sign of percentage
Step (3) Simplify the obtained expression
Here we need to convert 42% into fraction.
1% = 42/100
Here the HCF of numerator, 42 and denominator, 100 is equal to 2. Thus we will divide the numerator and denominator of the above fraction by 2 to obtain the standard fraction.
Thus, 42/100 = 42 ÷ 2/100 ÷ 2
= 21/50
Thus, 42% = 21/50 Answer
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