Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
Which is smaller: 1/5 or 25%?
A1/5
B25%
CBoth are equal
DCannot compare
✓ Correct Answer: A — 1/5
1/5 = 20%. Since 20% < 25%, 1/5 is smaller.
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