Question

Quincy spends 5/8 of his pocket money on snacks to keep in his locker. Write the fraction 5/8 in decimal form. The decimal equivalent of 5/8 is???

Answer 1

`(1)/(8) =0.125` (Half of
`(1)/(4)` which is 0.25

`0.125` x
`5` = 0.625


`(5)/(8) =0.625`
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An easier way to do it is to say
`(5)/(8)= (4)/(8) + (1)/(8)`


`(4)/(8) =0.5` 1/8 = 0.125
0.500
+0.125
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0.625