Question

which of the following values expresses \\(\frac{8}{20}\\) as a decimal?

select the single best answer:
a. 0.3
b. 0.35
c. 0.4
d. 0.45
e. 0.55

Explanation:

Simplify the fraction

$$ \frac{8}{20} = \frac{8 \div 4}{20 \div 4} = \frac{2}{5} $$

Convert to a decimal

$$ \frac{2}{5} = \frac{2 \times 2}{5 \times 2} = \frac{4}{10} = 0.4 $$

Answer:

• A. 0.3
• B. 0.35
• C. 0.4 (Correct answer)
• D. 0.45
• E. 0.55