Shaded circles = 4
Total circles = 12
[tex] \frac{shaded~circles}{total~circles} [/tex] = [tex] \frac{4}{12} [/tex]
[tex] \frac{4}{12} [/tex] as a simplified expression = [tex] \frac{2}{6} [/tex]
We can simplify it even more = [tex] \frac{1}{3} [/tex]
Fraction = [tex] \frac{1}{3} [/tex]
Equivalent decimal = 1 ÷ 3 = 0.33