Question

which is the odd one out? explain reasoning: a) 0.93 divided by 0.03 b) 1.3 divided by 0.2 c) 0.7 divided by 0.07 d) 5.7 divided by 0.9

Answer 1

d) 5.7 ÷ 0.9

Explanation:

a) 0.93 ÷ 0.03 = 31

b) 1.3 ÷ 0.2 = 6.5

c) 0.7 ÷ 0.07 = 10

d) 5.7 ÷ 0.9 = 6.333333333333...

The odd one out is d, because the answer is a repeating decimal, while the others are terminating.

Answer 2

Explanation:

a. 0.93 ÷ 0.03 = 31

b. 1.3 ÷ 0.2 = 6.5

c. 0.7 ÷ 0.07 = 10

d. 5.7 ÷ 0.9 = 6.33333.....

d is odd one out as it is non terminating and recurring

whereas all others are terminating