Question

which of the following values expresses \\(\frac{10}{16}\\) as a decimal, rounded to three decimal places?

select the single best answer:
a. 0.0625
b. 0.625
c. 0.725
d. 0.825
e. 1.625

Explanation:

Simplify the fraction

$$ \frac{10}{16} = \frac{5}{8} $$

Convert to decimal

$$ \frac{5}{8} = 5 \div 8 = 0.625 $$

Round to three decimal places

$$ 0.625 \approx 0.625 $$

Answer:

• A. 0.0625
• B. 0.625 (Correct answer)
• C. 0.725
• D. 0.825
• E. 1.625