Part of: Miscellaneous Indian Gk set 300

What is 3/5 as a percenatge?

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Multiply the fraction by 100 to convert it to a percentage.

Correct Answer: C) 60

Exam Relevance: SSC, Bank PO, CAT, MAT

Difficulty: Easy

Explanations:
  • Forgetting to multiply by 100, which results in an incorrect percentage.
  • Misunderstanding the relationship between fractions and percentages, leading to incorrect calculations.
  • Incorrectly simplifying the fraction before converting it to a percentage, which can also lead to an incorrect result.
  • Option Analysis:
    • Option A: This option is incorrect. Multiplying 3/5 by 100 gives 60, not 20. The mistake here is likely due to a miscalculation or misunderstanding of the conversion process.
    • Option B: This option is incorrect. Multiplying 3/5 by 100 gives 60, not 40. The mistake here is likely due to a miscalculation or misunderstanding of the conversion process.
    • Option C: This option is correct. Multiplying 3/5 by 100 gives 60, which is the correct percentage representation of the fraction 3/5.
    • Option D: This option is incorrect. Multiplying 3/5 by 100 gives 60, not 80. The mistake here is likely due to a miscalculation or misunderstanding of the conversion process.

    Mnemonic: To convert a fraction to a percentage, think "Fraction to Percent: Multiply by 100."

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