Chapter SH, Problem 5.2E

To determine

To write: The given fraction or mixed number as a decimal.

Answer to Problem 5.2E

The given number in decimal is $1.08\overline{3}$ .

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The given number is,

  $\frac{13}{12}$

Calculation:

The given number as decimal is written as,

  $\begin{array}{c}\frac{13}{12}=\mathrm{1.083333...}\\ =1.08\overline{3}\end{array}$

Therefore, the given number in decimal is $1.08\overline{3}$ .