Question

$\frac{17}{8}$ can be expressed as $.....$. It is a $........$ decimal.

• A. $2.125$, terminating
• B. $\mathrm{2.321321...}$, non-terminating
• C. $\mathrm{1.125125124...}$, recurring
• D. $2.125$, irrational

Answer 1

The correct option is A $2.125$, terminating

$\frac{17}{8}=\frac{17\times 125}{8\times 125}=\frac{2125}{1000}=2.125$,

which is terminating.

Therefore, option $A$ is the correct answer.