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Are 0.2 and
1 /5 equivalent? Explain your answer in complete sentences.

User Selfish
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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

0.2 can be written as 2/10. Simply that by dividing by top and bottom by 2 to get 1/5

User Hanxue
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Answer:

yes

they are the same because 0.2x5 equals 1 and 1/5 times 5 also equals 1

User Milan Chheda
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