Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

The improper fraction $2\frac{1}{25}$ in decimal form is

(a) 2.4 (b) 2.04 (c) 2.004 (d) None of these

Answer 1

The given fraction is $2\frac{1}{25}$. Now,
$$\begin{gathered} 2\frac{1}{25} \\ =2+\frac{1}{25} \\ =2+\frac{1\times 4}{25\times 4} \\ =2+\frac{4}{100} \\ =2+0.04 \\ =2.04 \end{gathered}$$

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).