Question

the decimal 0.3 can be written as which fraction? a \\(\frac{3}{1}\\) b \\(\frac{3}{3}\\) c \\(\frac{3}{10}\\) d \\(\frac{3}{100}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall decimal to fraction conversion

A decimal with one decimal place is in the tenths place. So, 0.3 means 3 tenths.

Step2: Write as fraction

3 tenths is written as $\frac{3}{10}$.

Step3: Check options

• Option A: $\frac{3}{1}=3$, not 0.3.
• Option B: $\frac{3}{3}=1$, not 0.3.
• Option C: $\frac{3}{10}=0.3$, correct.
• Option D: $\frac{3}{100}=0.03$, not 0.3.

Answer:

C. $\frac{3}{10}$