Question

If $6$ squares out of $32$ are coloured on a board then the percentage of the coloured squares is:

• A. $1875\%$
• B. $1.875\%$
• C. $187.5\%$
• D. $18.75\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $18.75\%$

In total there are $32$ squares on a board.

Out of which $6$ are coloured.

$\therefore$ percentage of coloured squares $=\frac{6}{32}\times 100=18.75$ $\%$.

Hence, option D is correct.