Question

Are 0.2 and
1 /5 equivalent? Explain your answer in complete sentences.

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

0.2 can be written as 2/10. Simply that by dividing by top and bottom by 2 to get 1/5

Answer 2

yes

they are the same because 0.2x5 equals 1 and 1/5 times 5 also equals 1