Question

Which of the following contains the correct description of the shaded portions of the shape given in each option?

• A. , One-third
• B. None of the above.
  
• C. , Two-fourths
• D. , One-fourth

Answer 1

The correct option is C , Two-fourths

The given shape is divided into four equal parts or fourths.
Out of the four equal parts, only three parts are shaded. So, three-fourths best describes the shaded portion.
The given shape is divided into four equal parts or fourths.
Out of the four equal parts, only one part is shaded. So, one-fourth best describes the shaded portion.

The given shape is divided into three equal parts or fourths.
Out of the three equal parts, only one part is shaded. So, one-third best describes the shaded portion.