Convert 5 18/25 to a decimal.(1 point) Responses 5.72 5.72 0.72 0.72 5.1825 5.1825 5.9

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 decimal to the whole number part (5): \[ 5 + 0.72 = 5.72 \]

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

The correct answer is 5.72.