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Which of the following numbers can be expressed as decimals that terminate? 5/2 , 4/5 , 2/7 , 4/3

A: 5/2 and 2/7
B: 4/5 and 4/3
C: 5/2 and 4/5
D: 2/7 and 4/2.

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5/2 = 2.5 terminates

4/5 = 0.8 terminates

2/7 = 0.28714285...Not terminating.

4/3 = 1.333333....Not terminating.

Terminate are 5/2 and 4/5 Option C.
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