Question

A decimal of 0.8 is represented on a number line between 0 and 1 as shown in the figure. Select the best possible representation of this number from the given options.

• A. It is a non terminating decimal.
• B. It is a terminating decimal.
• C. It can be both terminating and non terminating decimal.
• D. It is neither terminating nor non terminating decimal.

Answer 1

The correct option is B It is a terminating decimal.

Since the number line between 0 and 1 is divided into 10 parts, each part has a value of $\frac{1}{10}=0.1$ and $8^{th}$ part is equal to 0.8. As a result, it is known as a terminating decimal number.