Question

The fraction of the figure shaded yellow is

• A. $\frac{1}{4}$
• B. $\frac{1}{16}$
• C. $\frac{1}{8}$
• D. $\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 1

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

Here, we see that the figure is divided into 2 equal portions and the first portion is divided into 4 equal parts.
So, we can also divide the second portion into 4 equal parts, and our figure will look as shown.

The number of shaded blocks = 1
Total number of blocks = 8
Fraction of the figure, which is shaded yellow = $\frac{1}{8}$