If apples and pears in a basket are in the ratio of 5 : 8, then find the percentage of pears (correct to two decimal places) in the basket.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e 61.54%.
Ratio of apples to pears = 5 : 8
Total parts = 5 + 8 = 13
Pears = 8 parts
Percentage of pears = (8 ÷ 13) × 100 = 0.61538 × 100 = 61.54%