Which of the following fractions is equal to 0.16?

Question

(A) 1/4
(B) 4/25
(C) 5/8
(D) 8/5
(E) 25/4

Bismarck · Answer

OA: B

0.16 = \frac{16}{100}=\frac{4*4}{4*25}=\frac{4}{25}

v12345 · Answer

(A) 1/4 = 0.25
(B) 4/25 = 0.16
(C) 5/8 = 0.625
(D) 8/5 = 1.6
(E) 25/4 = 6.25
Hence, OA is (B).

Dawoodgmat · Answer

Step 1: Convert the decimal to a fraction
0.16=
100
16
 ​

Simplify by dividing the numerator and denominator by 4:

100
16
 ​

=
25
4
 ​

Step 2: Match with the options
(A) 
4
1
 ​

=0.25 ❌
(B) 
25
4
 ​

=0.16 ✅
(C) 
8
5
 ​

=0.625 ❌
(D) 
5
8
 ​

=1.6 ❌
(E) 
4
25
 ​

=6.25 ❌

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