Question

The decimal form of $\frac{7}{8}$ is _.

• A. 0.875
• B. 2.1875
• C. 0.45
• D. 1.234

Answer 1

The correct option is A

0.875

$\begin{array}{cc}& 0.875\\ 8& 7.000\\ & -0\\ & 70\\ & -64\\ & 60\\ & -56\\ & 40\\ & -40\\ & 0\end{array}$

Hence, $\frac{7}{8}=0.875$

Alternate method:
$\frac{7}{8}=\frac{7\times 125}{8\times 125}=\frac{875}{1000}=0.875$