Question

$8\frac{3}{4}\%$ when expressed as a fraction, is

• A. $\frac{35}{100}$
• B. $\frac{7}{80}$
• C. $\frac{35}{4}$
• D. $\frac{35}{40}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$\frac{7}{80}$

STEP 1: Converting $8\frac{3}{4}$ into improper fraction

$8\frac{3}{4}\%=\frac{8\times 4+3}{4}\%=\frac{35}{4}\%$

STEP 2: Converting $\frac{35}{4}\%$ to fraction

$\frac{35}{4}\%=\frac{35}{4}\times \frac{1}{100}=\frac{35}{400}=\frac{7}{80}$

Hence, $8\frac{3}{4}\%$ when expressed as a fraction, is $\frac{7}{80}$.