Express 75% as a fraction in its simplest form.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 3/4
- Step 1: Write 75% as 75/100. Step 2. Divide numerator and denominator by their HCF of 25: 75÷25 / 100÷25 = 3/4. Answer: 3/4. Why not the others: 2/3 is approximately 66.7%; 4/5 is 80%; 7/10 is 70%.
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