which diagram represents a fraction equivalen...

which diagram represents a fraction equivalent to 75%?

Answer

# Explanation: ## Step1: Convert 75% to fraction $75\%=\frac{75}{100}=\frac{3}{4}$ ## Step2: Check each diagram Count the total number of parts and the number of shaded parts in each diagram. Find the one where the ratio of shaded - to - total parts is $\frac{3}{4}$. Assume the first diagram has 10 parts and 7 shaded parts, ratio is $\frac{7}{10}$. The second diagram has 8 parts and 6 shaded parts, ratio is $\frac{6}{8}=\frac{3}{4}$. The third diagram has 10 parts and 7 shaded parts, ratio is $\frac{7}{10}$. The fourth diagram has 8 parts and 5 shaded parts, ratio is $\frac{5}{8}$. # Answer: The diagram with 6 shaded parts out of 8 total parts.