Express 3/8 as a decimal.
Correct answer: A. 0.375
3/8 = 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. Knowing that 1/8 = 0.125 helps: three eighths is 3 × 0.125 = 0.375. Memorising the eighths (0.125, 0.25, 0.375, 0.5 and so on) saves time in the exam.
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Answer and explanation
The correct answer is A. 0.375
3/8 = 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. Knowing that 1/8 = 0.125 helps: three eighths is 3 × 0.125 = 0.375. Memorising the eighths (0.125, 0.25, 0.375, 0.5 and so on) saves time in the exam.
Topic: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages MCQs · Subject: Numerical Ability