Question

Write the rational number as a decimal

7 over 40

Answer 1

.175

Explanation:

7/40 = .175

40 goes into 7.0 1 time (40) with 30 left over the one is after the decimal

40 goes into 300 7 times (280) with 20 left over

40 goes into 200 5 times with 0 left over

answer becomes .175