Question

In USA, 15/50 of the total area is forested. The equivalent fraction to this is

• A. $\frac{15}{100}$
• B. $\frac{30}{100}$
• C. $\frac{30}{50}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{30}{100}$

Given fraction is $\frac{15}{50}$

To make the denominator as 100, we have to multiply it by 2.

Multiplying numerator and denominator by 2, we get

$\frac{15}{50}$ $\times$ $\frac{2}{2}$ = $\frac{30}{100}$