Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Entry Exam
Convert 7 3/8 to a decimal.
Correct answer
B
Rationale
To convert 7 3/8 to a decimal, first convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: 7 * 8 + 3 = 59/8. Next, divide the numerator by the denominator: 59 ?À 8 = 7.375. Therefore, the correct answer is B: 7.375.
Explanation:
A: 7.38 - Incorrect, as the fraction 3/8 is equal to 0.375, not 0.38.
C: 7.357 - Incorrect, as this is not the correct decimal equivalent of 7 3/8.
D: 7.35 - Incorrect, as this does not accurately represent the value of 7 3/8.
Explanation:
A: 7.38 - Incorrect, as the fraction 3/8 is equal to 0.375, not 0.38.
C: 7.357 - Incorrect, as this is not the correct decimal equivalent of 7 3/8.
D: 7.35 - Incorrect, as this does not accurately represent the value of 7 3/8.