Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter R - Section R.3 - Decimals and Percents - Exercise Set - Page R-26: 54

Answer

Answer: 0.625

Work Step by Step

Write the fraction as a decmal: $\frac{5}{8}$ We know that $\frac{5}{8}$ = $\frac{5\times12.5}{8\times12.5}$ = $\frac{62,5}{100}$ and $\frac{1}{100}$ = 0.01 Therefore $\frac{5}{8}$ = 0.625 Answer: 0.625
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