Question

Which figure shows greater fraction?

• A. Fig. a shows greater fraction.
• B. Fig. b shows greater fraction.
• C. None
• D. we cannot say.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

In the given first circular object, there are a total of $4$ parts and $1$ part is shaded amongst them. Therefore, the ratio of shaded part to the total number of parts is:

$\frac{Shaded}{Total}=\frac{1}{4}$

Now, consider the second circular object, there are a total of $8$ parts and $1$ part is shaded amongst them. Therefore, the ratio of shaded part to the total number of parts is:

$\frac{Shaded}{Total}=\frac{1}{8}$

Since the fraction $\frac{1}{4}=0.25$ and $\frac{1}{8}=0.125$, that means the fraction $\frac{1}{4}$ is greater than $\frac{1}{8}$.

Hence, figure a is greater than figure b.