Question

Which of the given circles represents a greater fraction of shaded parts?
(A)

(B)

• A. They represent equal fractions.
• B. $A$
• C. $B$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $B$

We can see that the shaded region of circle B is greater than that of circle A. Let’s compare the fractions.
(A)
Numerator $=$ Number of shaded parts $=3$
Denominator $=$ total number of parts $=8$
The fraction of the shaded region is $\frac{3}{8}$
(B)

The fraction of the shaded region is $\frac{6}{8}$
When the denominators of the fractions are the same, we compare the numerators.
Since $3<6,\frac{3}{8}<\frac{6}{8}$. Hence , circle $B$ represents a greater fraction of shaded parts.