Question

Convert the following into fractions in their lowest terms: [3 Marks]

(i) 8%

(ii) 20%

(iii) 85%

Answer 1

(i) 8%

Fraction in its lowest form is shown below

$\frac{8}{100}=\frac{4}{50}$

We get,

= $\frac{2}{25}$ (1 mark)

(ii) 20%

Fraction in its lowest form is shown below

$\frac{20}{100}=\frac{2}{10}$

We get,

= $\frac{1}{5}$ (1 mark)

(iii) 85%

Fraction in its lowest form is shown below

$\frac{85}{100}=\frac{17}{20}$ (1 mark)