Question

A fraction $\frac{2}{5}$is equal to the decimal

• A. $0.5$
• B. $0.4$
• C. $2.5$
• D. $0.2$

Answer 1

The correct option is B

$0.4$

Explanation for the correct option:

Option (B): $0.4$

Conversion of fractions into decimals:

Given fraction is $\frac{2}{5}$

$$\begin{gathered} \Rightarrow \frac{2}{5} \\ \Rightarrow \frac{2\times 2}{5\times 2} \\ \Rightarrow \frac{4}{10} \\ \Rightarrow 0.4 \end{gathered}$$

Therefore, the fraction $\frac{2}{5}$ is equal to the decimal $0.4$

Hence Option (B): $0.4$ is the correct option.