Question

Which figure is shaded to show a fraction equal to $\frac{2}{5}$ of its whole?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

In the above figure, the rectangle is divided into five equal parts out of which three are shaded.
$\Rightarrow$ The figure shows fraction: $\frac{3}{5}$

And in the above figure, the rectangle is divided into four equal parts out of which two are shaded.
$\Rightarrow$ The figure shows fraction: $\frac{2}{4}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$

And in the above figure, the rectangle is divided into ten equal parts out of which four are shaded.
$\Rightarrow$ The figure shows fraction: $\frac{4}{10}$ = $\frac{2}{5}$

And in the above figure, the circle is divided into four equal parts out of which two are shaded.
$\Rightarrow$ The figure shows fraction: $\frac{2}{4}$ = $\frac{1}{2}$

Therefore, the third option shown above shows fraction $\frac{2}{5}$.