Question

Convert 1.25 into a fraction in its simplest form.

• A. $\frac{1}{2}$
• B. $\frac{3}{4}$
• C. $\frac{5}{4}$
• D. $\frac{7}{4}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C

$\frac{5}{4}$

$1.25=\frac{125}{100}$
$=\frac{5\times 25}{4\times 25}$
$=\frac{5}{4}$

$\therefore 1.25=\frac{5}{4}$