Question

The given figure is divided into equal squares. How many square should be shaded to show $40\%$ of the whole figure shaded?

• A. 14
• B. 7
• C. 5
• D. 3

Answer 1

The correct option is A 14

There are $35$ same sized squares in the figure.

$40\%$ of the same sized squares $=0.4\times 35=14$

$\therefore$ 14 squares are to be shaded to show $40\%$ of the whole figure shaded.