Convert 5 18/25

Question

5
18
25
to a decimal.(1 point)
Responses

0.72
0.72

5.1825
5.1825

5.9
5.9

5.72
5.72

Answer 1

To convert the mixed number \( 5 \frac{18}{25} \) to a decimal, first convert the fraction \( \frac{18}{25} \) to a decimal:

1. Divide \( 18 \) by \( 25 \): \[ 18 \div 25 = 0.72 \]

2. Now, add this to the whole number part \( 5 \): \[ 5 + 0.72 = 5.72 \]

So, the mixed number \( 5 \frac{18}{25} \) as a decimal is \( 5.72 \).

The correct response is 5.72.