In the figure, the whole strip is divided into 8 equal parts and 3 of them are shaded. Which fraction is represented? 
A$\dfrac{3}{8}$
B$\dfrac{5}{8}$
C$\dfrac{3}{5}$
D$\dfrac{8}{3}$
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. $\dfrac{3}{8}$
A fraction represents the number of selected parts out of the total equal parts. The strip has 8 equal parts in all, and 3 are shaded. Therefore the fraction shown is $\dfrac{3}{8}$.
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