Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
Convert the ratio 2:5 into a percentage.
A20%
B40%
C50%
D25%
✓ Correct Answer: B — 40%
To convert a ratio to a percentage, divide the first term by the second and multiply by 100: (2/5) * 100 = 40%.
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