Question

The fraction represented by the shaded portion in the following figure is ________ .

• A. $\frac{3}{8}$
• B. $\frac{8}{5}$
• C. $\frac{3}{7}$
• D. $\frac{5}{8}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{3}{8}$

Fraction is a part of the whole.
To find the fraction represented by the shaded portion in the given figure, use the following procedure:

(i) Count the number of equal parts in which the figure is divided.

(ii) Count the number of parts that are shaded.

(iii) The fraction represented by the shaded portion
= $\frac{\text{Number of parts that are shaded}}{\text{Total number of equal parts}}$

Here,
Number of equal parts in the given figure = 8
and number of shaded parts in the given figure = 3
Therefore, the fraction represented by the shaded portion = $\frac{3}{8}.$