Question

$\text{Convert 12}\frac{1}{2}\text{\% into a fraction.}$

• A. $\frac{2}{9}$
• B. $\frac{1}{4}$
• C. $\frac{1}{8}$
• D. $\frac{3}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{1}{8}$

Given:
$\text{Convert 12}\frac{1}{2}\text{\% into a fraction.}$
$\Rightarrow 12\frac{1}{2}\text{\%}=\frac{25}{2}\text{\%}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{25}{2}\text{\%}=\frac{25}{2\times 100}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{25}{2\times 100}=\frac{1}{2\times 4}=\frac{1}{8}$

$\text{Thus, the fractional vlaue of}12\frac{1}{2}\text{\% is}\frac{1}{8}.$