Question

Which fractions are equal to 0.375? Select all that apply. A.) 375/1000 B.) 75/200 C.) 15/4 D.) 3/8 E.) 375/100

Answer 1

A.) 375/1000, B) 75/200, D.) 3/8

Explanation:

A number can be represented in many forms depending on the situation, it can be represented in form of ratio, decimals, fraction e.t.c.

Given the number 0.375 which is in its decimal form, this number can also be represented in the form of a fraction.

`a)0.375=(0.375)/(1) \\ \\multiplying\ by\ (1000)/(1000)\ gives:\\\\(0.375)/(1)*(1000)/(1000)= (375)/(1000)\\\\ b) 0.375=(0.375)/(1) \\ \\multiplying\ by\ (1000)/(1000)\ gives:\\\\(0.375)/(1)*(1000)/(1000)= (375)/(1000)=(5(75))/(5(200)) =(75)/(200) \\\\d) 0.375=(0.375)/(1) \\ \\multiplying\ by\ (1000)/(1000)\ gives:\\\\(0.375)/(1)*(1000)/(1000)= (375)/(1000)=(125(3))/(125(8))=(3)/(8) \\`