Anil said that 3/4 of his friends wear glasses. What percent of his fr...
- If 3/4 of friends wear glasses, then percentage = (3/4) x 100 = 75%
View all questions of this testAnil said that 3/4 of his friends wear glasses. What percent of his fr...
Understanding the Problem
Anil mentions that 3/4 of his friends wear glasses. To convert this fraction into a percentage, we need to understand the relationship between fractions and percentages.
Fraction to Percentage Conversion
To convert a fraction to a percentage, follow these steps:
- Identify the Fraction: In this case, the fraction is 3/4.
- Convert to Percentage:
- Multiply the fraction by 100.
- So, (3/4) * 100.
Calculation Steps
- Step 1: Calculate 3/4.
- Step 2: Multiply by 100:
- 3 divided by 4 equals 0.75.
- Then, 0.75 * 100 = 75.
Final Result
This means that 75% of Anil's friends wear glasses.
Conclusion
The correct answer is option 'C', which is 75%. This indicates that if Anil has a total of 100 friends, 75 of them would be wearing glasses, confirming the calculation.
Understanding how to convert fractions to percentages is a valuable skill, especially in everyday situations.