Which fraction is equivalent to 60%? (in simplest fraction form) A) 1 6 B) 2 3 C) 2 5 D) 3 5

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Tuttifolies · Answer 1 · 2020-01-06T08:27:23+0000

Answer:

D) ⅗

Explanation:

"Percent" means "divided by 100". So

$60 \, \% = (60)/(100)$

Divide numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (20)

$60 \, \% = \mathbf{(3)/(5)}$