Question

The large rectangle below represents one whole.

What percent is represented by the shaded area?
%

Answer 1

40%

Explanation:

2/5 is shaded

100 divided by 5 is 20

2x20=40

Answer 2

Large Rectangle is divided into 5 equal parts.
So, each part = 1/5
Part that is shaded = 2/5
Percentage = (2/5)*100
= 2* 20
= 40%