Question
Which decimal number is about equal to 5/9
A. 0.111
B. 0.583
C. 0.444
D. 0.556
A. 0.111
B. 0.583
C. 0.444
D. 0.556
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
To find which decimal number is approximately equal to \( \frac{5}{9} \), we can perform the division:
\[
\frac{5}{9} \approx 0.555\ldots
\]
This value is a recurring decimal where 5 repeats indefinitely.
Now, let's compare it to the given options:
A. 0.111
B. 0.583
C. 0.444
D. 0.556
The closest option to \( \frac{5}{9} \) (or approximately 0.555) is **D. 0.556**.
\[
\frac{5}{9} \approx 0.555\ldots
\]
This value is a recurring decimal where 5 repeats indefinitely.
Now, let's compare it to the given options:
A. 0.111
B. 0.583
C. 0.444
D. 0.556
The closest option to \( \frac{5}{9} \) (or approximately 0.555) is **D. 0.556**.