Question

Express the ratio 24 : 25 as a percentage.

• A. 92 %
• B. 93 %
• C. 96 %
• D. 95 %

Answer 1

The correct option is C

96 %

The ratio 24:25 when expressed in fraction, can be written as =$\frac{24}{25}$

Fraction in percentage form can be written as = $\frac{24}{25}$ of 100

$\Rightarrow$$\frac{24}{25}\times 100=96\text{\%}$

Alternate: $\frac{24}{25}$ x $\frac{4}{4}$ ........ (Since 25 x 4 = 100)

= $\frac{96}{100}$

= 96 %