Question

You have a pizza with a diameter of

145
145 inches, and a square box that is
14.68
14.68 inches across. Write
143
143 as a decimal.

a.
14.3
14.3

b.
1.43
1.43

c.
0.143
0.143

d.
14.30
14.30

Answer 1

To write the integer 143 as a decimal, it is represented as 143.0, maintaining its value. None of the provided options a. 14.3, b. 1.43, c. 0.143, or d. 14.30 are correct as they all change the numerical value of 143.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student's question is about converting the number 143 into decimal form. The options provided are a. 14.3, b. 1.43, c. 0.143, and d. 14.30. To write 143 as a decimal, we simply place the decimal point correctly. As there are no tenths or hundredths in 143, it is an integer and does not require any change for decimal representation. Therefore, the correct way to write 143 as a decimal is 143.0. However, this option is not provided in the alternatives. Each of the given options incorrectly represents the number 143 as they change its value by shifting the decimal place, which is not required.