Question

If 6 bananas were used out of a dozen, then the decimal equivalent of it is .

• A. 1
• B. 0.2
• C. 0.5
• D. 0.25

Answer 1

The correct option is C 0.5

1 dozen = 12 bananas
1 banana = $\frac{1}{12}$ dozen

6 bananas = $\frac{1\times 6}{12}=\frac{6}{12}$
$=\frac{1}{2}=0.5$ dozen