Question

Express 47/1000 in its decimal form.

• A. 0.047
• B. 0.47
• C. 4.7
• D. 47.0

Answer 1

The correct option is A 0.047

$\frac{47}{1000}$ has 47 as the numerator which can be written as 47.0

Division by 1000 means, the decimal point moves 3 places to the left of the numerator i.e. 47.

∴ $\frac{47}{1000}$ = 0.047