Question

Which is the correct classification and decimal expansion of 5:8

Answer 1

Explanation:

We have been given a ratio and we are asked to determine the correct classification and decimal expansion of our given ratio.

We can represent our given ratio as a fraction as shown below:

`5:8=(5)/(8)`

Upon dividing 5 by 8 we will get the decimal expansion of our given ratio as:

`(5)/(8)=0.625`

Since the decimal expansion of our fraction terminates after 3 digits of decimal, so it is a rational number and its decimal expansion is 0.625.

Answer 2

The correct classification and decimal expansion of 5 : 8 is 0.625.

What is the decimal expansion?

A decimal is a number that is made up of integers and non-integers. The integers are separated from the non-integers by a decimal point. An example of a decimal is 0.5.

In order to convert 5:8 to a decimal, divide 5 by 8.

5/8 = 0.625