Use long division to convert 27/50 to a decimal.(1 point)

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5.4
5.4

1.851
1.851

0.54
0.54

27.5

Answer 1

To convert \( \frac{27}{50} \) to a decimal using long division, we divide 27 by 50.

1. Setup the long division: 27 divided by 50.
2. Since 27 is less than 50, we add a decimal point and a zero to make it 270.
3. Now, divide 270 by 50. 50 goes into 270 a total of 5 times (because \( 50 \times 5 = 250 \)).
4. Subtract 250 from 270, which leaves us with 20.
5. Next, bring down another zero to make it 200.
6. Divide 200 by 50, which goes 4 times (because \( 50 \times 4 = 200 \)).
7. Subtract 200 from 200, which leaves us with 0.

Putting it all together, we find that \( \frac{27}{50} = 0.54 \).

So, the decimal representation of \( \frac{27}{50} \) is 0.54.