Questions: What is 6% as a fraction in lowest terms?
A. 6/10
B. 3/5
C. 6/100
D. 3 / 50
Transcript text: What is $6 \%$ as a fraction in lowest terms?
A. 6/10
B. 3/5
C. 6/100
D. $3 / 50$
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Convert Percentage to Fraction
To convert \(6\%\) to a fraction, write it as \(\frac{6}{100}\).
Step 2: Simplify the Fraction
Simplify \(\frac{6}{100}\) by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD), which is 2:
\[
\frac{6 \div 2}{100 \div 2} = \frac{3}{50}.
\]
Step 3: Compare with Given Options
Compare the simplified fraction \(\frac{3}{50}\) with the provided options. The correct answer is D. \(\frac{3}{50}\).
Final Answer
The correct answer is D. \( \boxed{\frac{3}{50}} \)