Question

Ziyoda has 32 books, including 12 books by her favorite author. PART A: First, represent the number of her favorite books out of the total as a fraction. Then convert it to a decimal, by explaining your steps.

Answer 1

3/8 = 0.375

Explanation:

Favorite book = 12

Total books = 32

represent the number of her favorite books out of the total as a fraction.

= Favorite book / total book

= 12 / 32

= 6 / 16

= 3 / 8

Then convert it to a decimal,

3/8

= 3 ÷ 8

= 3/1 × 1/8

= 3 × 0.125

= 0.375

Note: 1/8 = 0.125

3/8 = 0.375