Question 3

22%

To convert the fraction 2/9 to a percent, you multiply it by 100, resulting in approximately 22.22%. When rounded to the nearest whole number, this value is 22%.

A) 20%

This option is incorrect because 20% represents the value of 2/10, which is significantly less than 2/9. Thus, it does not accurately reflect the conversion of the fraction to a percent.

B) 21%

This option is also incorrect. The percentage of 2/9 is actually greater than 21%, as 2/9 approximately equals 22.22%. Therefore, 21% underestimates the value.

C) 23%

This choice is incorrect because it overestimates the value of 2/9. The actual percent conversion is approximately 22.22%, which is less than 23%.

D) 22%

This option is correct as it closely approximates the value of 2/9 when converted to a percentage. Rounding 22.22% to the nearest whole number results in 22%.

Conclusion

The choice of 22% accurately represents the conversion of the fraction 2/9 to a percent, as it is the nearest whole number to the calculated value. The other options either underestimate or overestimate the correct percentage, making them invalid choices in this context.