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Rob wants to order a case for his cell phone, which is 1 4/5 inches wide. He needs to place his order in decimal measurements. What width case should he order?

A) 1.8 inches
B) 1.45 inches
C) 1.4 inches
D) 0.18 inches

User Beatleman
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To convert 1 4/5 inches to decimal measurements, add the whole number part to the fractional part. Therefore, Rob should order a case that is 1.8 inches wide.

To convert 1 4/5 inches to decimal measurements, we can add the whole number part (1) to the fractional part. The fractional part can be converted to decimal by dividing the numerator (4) by the denominator (5).

1 + 4/5 = 1 + 0.8 = 1.8 inches

Therefore, Rob should order a case that is 1.8 inches wide (option A).

User MicRum
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert the mixed number, 1 4/5 inches, into decimal form, you can add the whole number part (1) to the fraction part (4/5).

1 + 4/5 = 1 + 0.8 = 1.8 inches

Therefore, Rob should order a case that is 1.8 inches wide (Option A).

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