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In the adjoining figure which fraction of the whole is represented by the shaded portion?

A)  \[\frac{3}{12}\]                     

B)           \[\frac{1}{4}\]

C)  \[\frac{1}{3}\]                       

D)           \[\frac{3}{8}\]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

We can divide the given figure into 12 equal parts Shaded portion \[=\frac{4}{12}\,=\frac{1}{3}\]