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Which statement correctly describes the decimal form of 15/24 ?

A) the decimal form terminates after 2 digits
B) the decimal form terminates after 3 digits
C) the decimal form has 2 digits that repeat
D) the decimal form has 3 digits that repeat

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User Sorig
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Answer:

B) the decimal form terminates after 3 digits

Explanation:

In your calculator,

15/24 = 0.625

There are 3 digits after the decimal place. None of them repeat.

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