What is 12 1/2% expressed as a fraction?A)3/25B)1/8C)6/25D)1/4
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Answer:The correct answer is B. 1/8Step-by-step explanation:1. Let's find the equivalent of 12 1/2% as a fraction12 1/2% = 12 + 0,5 = 12,5%12,5 % = (0.125 * 100)/10012.5% = 12.5/10012.5% = 12.5 * 10/100 * 10 (Multiplying by 10 for getting an integer number in the numerator)12.5% = 125/1,000 12.5% = (125/125)/(1,000/125) (Dividing by 125 in the numerator and in the denominator)12.5% = 1/8The correct answer is B. 1/8