Question

Which of the following fractions is equivalent to 25% ?

(a) $\frac{1}{4}$
(b) $\frac{1}{5}$
(c) $\frac{1}{3}$
(d) $\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 1

$$\begin{gathered} 25\%=\frac{25}{100} \\ =\frac{25÷25}{100÷25} \\ =\frac{1}{4} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the correct option is (a).