If the ratio of the shaded parts of the figure to the total number of parts is 5 to 8, what is the percent of shaded parts to total parts?

a. 40%

b. 58%

c. 62.5%

d. 85%

(with explanation)

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5 March, 18:33

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Dracula · Answer 1

5 out of 8 parts are shaded. This can be expressed as 5/8. 5 divided by 8 is 0.625. This is equivalent to 62.5. The answer is C.

If the ratio of the shaded parts of the figure to the total number of parts is 5 to 8, what is the percent of shaded parts to total parts?a. 40%b. 58%c. 62.5%d. 85%(with explanation)