Question

How is $\frac{12}{25}$ represented as a decimal?

• A. 4.8
• B. 48
• C. 0.048
• D. 0.48

Answer 1

The correct option is D

0.48

Given fraction is $\frac{12}{25}$. Convert the denominator to multiples of 10, in this case it will be 100.
$\Rightarrow \frac{12\times 4}{25\times 4}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{48}{100}$
Now shift the decimal point to the left by counting the number of zeroes in the denominator.
$\therefore$ The decimal form of $\frac{12}{25}=0.48$