Question 4

0.26 can be expressed as the fraction 13/50.

To convert 0.26 into a fraction, it is equivalent to 26/100, which simplifies to 13/50.

A) 7/8

The fraction 7/8 is equivalent to 0.875, which is significantly greater than 0.26. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

B) 13/50

This option correctly represents 0.26 when simplified. When 26 is divided by 100, it reduces to 13/50, making this the correct answer.

C) 26/100

While 26/100 is a valid fraction representation of 0.26, it is not in its simplest form. Simplifying this yields 13/50, which is a more concise representation.

D) 2 6/10

The mixed number 2 6/10 equals 2.6, which is greater than 0.26. Hence, this option does not accurately represent the decimal.

Conclusion

The fraction 13/50 is the simplest form of the decimal 0.26, confirming its correctness as the answer. Other options either represent different values or fail to simplify correctly, reinforcing that 13/50 is the definitive representation of 0.26.