Question

Convert the following percentage into fraction in the lowest term:
$85\%$ [1 Mark]

Answer 1

Step: Expressing the given percentage as fraction in its lowest term

Given, $85\%$

[Remove the sign of percentage and at the same time divide by $100$. Then reduce the resulting fraction obtained to its lowest term.] (0.5 marks)

$\therefore 85\%=\frac{85}{100}$

$\therefore 85\%=\frac{17}{20}$ (0.5 marks)


Hence, $85\%\text{is}\frac{17}{20}$.