Question

Convert the following fraction into decimal form:
$\frac{448}{2500}$

• A. 0.1856
• B. 0.1792
• C. 0.1892
• D. 0.1752

Answer 1

The correct option is B

0.1792

$\frac{448}{2500}$

Multiplying both numerator and denominator by 4

$=\frac{448\times 4}{2500\times 4}$

$=\frac{1792}{10000}$

= 0.1792 (Shifting to the left by 4 decimals)