9. 4% / 8 % = ? Percentage → Division of Percentages

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Q. 4% / 8 % = ? Option a. 2% b. 1/2% c. 50% d. 5.0%

Solⁿ : 4%​ / 8 % = 0.04​ / 0.08 = 0.5 = 50%

So the correct ans is: 50%

Wrong: 

Wrong Step: 4% ÷ 8% = 4/8 = 1/2% (Incorrect)

Right Step: 4% ÷ 8% = 4/8 = 1/2 = 50% (Correct), Convert 1/2 to percentage 50%

The "%" symbol cancels because:​ 4%​ / 8% = 4/100 / 8/100​ = 4/8 ​= 1/2

Rule: When dividing one % by another %, the % sign cancels.

So divide only the numbers.

 Correct: 4 ÷ 8 = 1/2 = 50%, Wrong: 1/2%