Chapter 7.6, Problem 54S

To determine

ToWrite The fraction $\frac{1}{5}$ as decimal.

Answer to Problem 54S

  $\frac{1}{5}=0.2$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The fraction $\frac{1}{5}$

Concept Used:

To write a fraction as decimal. Either convert the denominator into a multiple of $10$ and then convert the fraction into decimal or directly divide numerator with denominator.

Calculation:

For the fraction $\frac{1}{5}$

Converting the denominator of the given fraction into a multiple of $10$

i.e., $\begin{array}{c}\frac{1}{5}=\frac{1\times 2}{5\times 2}\\ =\frac{2}{10}\end{array}$

Converting fraction into decimal

i.e., $\frac{2}{10}=0.2$

Therefore, $\frac{1}{5}=0.2$

Conclusion:

  $\frac{1}{5}=0.2$