Question

Decimal form of $\frac{99}{10}$ is

• A. 0.99
• B. 9.9
• C. 9.99
• D. 0.09

Answer 1

The correct option is B 9.9

To convert $\frac{99}{10}$ into a decimal, we have to divide 99 by 10

$\text{To divide}:\frac{99}{10}$
$\Rightarrow$ Write the numerator as 99.0

$\Rightarrow$ Denominator have one zero (10), hence shift the decimal point one place to the left in 99.0 (numerator)
Tens Ones . tenths $÷$ 10

9	9	.	0
	9	.	9

$\therefore \frac{99}{10}=\frac{99.0}{10}=9.9$