Question

Look at the coloured part of each shape. Which shape shows the fraction $\frac{1}{5}?$

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

1)
Number of coloured parts $=1$
Total number of equal parts $=3$
1 out of the 3 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction $\frac{1}{3}.$

2)Number of coloured parts $=1$
Total number of equal parts $=5$
1 out of the 5 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction $\frac{1}{5}.$

3)
Number of coloured parts $=1$
Total number of equal parts $=4$
1 out of the 4 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction $\frac{1}{4}.$

4)
Number of coloured parts $=1$
Total number of equal parts $=2$
1 out of the 4 parts is coloured. This shape shows the fraction $\frac{1}{2}.$

$\therefore$ Option b is correct