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What is the decimal equivalent of 8/3?
A. 2.6
B. 0.375
C. 8.3
D. 26

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Final answer:

The decimal equivalent of 8/3 is 2.667.

Step-by-step explanation:

Decimal Equivalent of 8/3

To find the decimal equivalent of 8/3, divide 8 by 3:

8 ÷ 3 = 2.66666667

Since the division is not terminating or repeating, we can round the decimal to a certain number of decimal places. In this case, when rounded to three decimal places, the decimal equivalent of 8/3 is 2.667.

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