Question

which decimal is equivalent to \frac{7}{12}?
\textcircled{a} 0.5
\textcircled{b} 0.58\overline{3}
\textcircled{c} 0.712
\textcircled{d} 0.\overline{7}1428\overline{5}

Explanation:

Step1: Divide 7 by 12

$$7\div12 = 0.58333\cdots$$
The 3 repeats indefinitely. In decimal notation, this is written as \(0.58\overline{3}\)

Answer:

B. \(0.58\overline{3}\)