Question

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 12.5% ?

(a) $\frac{1}{8}$
(b) $\frac{1}{6}$
(c) $\frac{1}{5}$
(d) $\frac{1}{12}$

Answer 1

$$\begin{gathered} 12.5\%=\frac{12.5}{100} \\ =\frac{125}{1000} \\ =\frac{125÷25}{1000÷25} \\ =\frac{5}{40} \\ =\frac{5÷5}{40÷5} \\ =\frac{1}{8} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the correct option is (a).