Question 18

The decimal form of 3/8 is 0.375.

The fraction 3/8 converts to the decimal 0.375 when divided. This is determined by performing the division of 3 by 8, which yields the exact decimal representation.

A) 0.35

This option is incorrect because 0.35 represents a different fraction, specifically 35/100 or 7/20. It does not equate to 3/8, which is approximately 0.375.

B) 0.308

0.308 is also incorrect, as it corresponds to the fraction 308/1000, which is significantly lower than the decimal representation of 3/8. The correct conversion does not approach this value.

C) 0.55

This option is incorrect as well. 0.55 represents the fraction 55/100 or 11/20, which is higher than the value of 3/8. Therefore, it does not accurately represent the decimal form of the fraction.

D) 0.025

This choice is incorrect. The value 0.025 corresponds to the fraction 25/1000, which is much smaller than 3/8. Thus, it cannot be the decimal equivalent of 3/8.

E) 0.375

This is the correct option. The decimal representation of 3/8 is precisely 0.375, which is obtained by dividing 3 by 8.

Conclusion

The correct answer, 0.375, accurately represents the decimal form of the fraction 3/8. All other options fail to match this value, either being too high or too low, thus confirming that 0.375 is definitively the correct conversion.