Question

Convert the following percentages into ratios:

$33\frac{1}{3}\%$

Answer 1

Here we have to convert percentages into ratios:

So, first we have to convert $33\frac{1}{3}\%$ into fractions

So, $33\frac{1}{3}\%$=$\frac{100}{3}\%$ can be written as $\frac{100}{300}$

Now, dividing its numerator and denominator by its HCF $100$

i.e. $\frac{100÷100}{300÷100}=\frac{1}{3}$

Hence, $33\frac{1}{3}\%$ can be written as a ratio $1:3$.