Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

1.04 as an improper fraction is

(a) $1\frac{1}{5}$ (b) $1\frac{2}{5}$ (c) $1\frac{1}{25}$ (d) $1\frac{2}{25}$

Answer 1

The given decimal is 1.04.

$$\begin{gathered} 1.04 \\ =1+0.04 \\ =1+\frac{4}{100} \\ =1+\frac{4÷4}{100÷4} \\ =1+\frac{1}{25} \\ =1\frac{1}{25} \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the correct answer is option (c).