Question

what fraction of the shapes are circles?
image: two purple circles, two brown rectangles
options: (\frac{2}{3}), (\frac{5}{8}), (\frac{2}{4}), (\frac{1}{8})

Explanation:

Step1: Count total shapes

Total shapes: 2 circles + 2 rectangles = 4.

Step2: Count circle shapes

Circle shapes: 2.

Step3: Calculate fraction

Fraction = $\frac{\text{Number of circles}}{\text{Total number of shapes}}$ = $\frac{2}{4}$.

Answer:

$\frac{2}{4}$ (or simplified as $\frac{1}{2}$, but among the options, $\frac{2}{4}$ is present)