1

Problem

Identify the missing number in the given equivalent fraction \$1/3 = ?/27\$.

2

Step

Divide 3 into 27,

\$27 div 3\$ = 9

3

Step

Divide 9 by the numerator 1,

\$9 div 1 = 9\$

4

Hint

Place the resulting 9 above the 27 as the new numerator.

5

Solution

Therefore the equivalent fraction is \$1/3\$ = \$9/27\$.

6

Sumup

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Choices

7

Choice-A

This option is incorrect because multiplying 5 by 3 does not give 27

Wrong 5

8

Choice-B

This option is incorrect. Simplifying \$6/27\$​, you get \$2/9\$​, not \$1/3\$

Wrong 6

9

Choice-C

This option is incorrect. If the numerator is 8, the fraction becomes \$8/27\$​, which does not simplify to \$1/3\$​

Wrong 8

10

Choice-D

This option is correct because 9 × 3 = 27, so the fractions are equivalent

Correct 9

11

Answer

Option

D

12

Sumup

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