A client is prescribed to receive a solution that has 25% of a solute. What is the strength of the solution as a fraction?

1. 1/4
2. 1/2
3. 3/4
4. 3/5


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Rationale 1: Convert the percentage to a fraction (25/100). Reduce the fraction to its lowest terms (1/4).

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