Colin got 16 out of 80 correct in his test. What fraction of the marks did he get correct? Give your answer in its simplest form

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2 answers:

Serggg [28] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-06T14:34:43+03:00

Here, the marks obtained by Colin= 16

Total marks in the test= 80

The fraction of the marks he got correct= the marks obtained by Colin/total marks

The fraction of the marks he got correct= 16/80

The fraction of the marks he got correct= 1/5

Therefore, the fraction of the marks Colin got correct is 1/5.

Nata [24] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-06T12:35:08+03:00

Answer: $\frac{1}{5}$ fraction collin correct.

Solution:

Collin correct 16 out of 80.

It means total correct answer would be 16.

Total number of question would be 80

We have to find the fraction of correct answer.

Fraction = $\frac{Correct answer}{Total answer}$

We get fraction,

$\frac{16}{80}$

Now, we reduce the fraction if possible.

We reduce fraction by divide numerator and denominator by same number .

Here we divide numerator and denominator by 16 and we get ,

Simplest fraction $\frac{1}{5}$