Question

There are total 17 fruits in a basket. If 9 out of the 17 fruits are bananas, then what is the fraction of bananas in the basket?

• A. $\frac{17}{8}$
• B. $\frac{8}{17}$
• C. $\frac{17}{9}$
• D. $\frac{9}{17}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{9}{17}$

Total number of fruits = 17
Total number of bananas = 9
Fraction of bananas = $\frac{\mathrm{Number}\mathrm{of}\mathrm{bananas}}{\mathrm{Total}\mathrm{fruits}}$
Fraction of bananas = $\frac{9}{17}$