Use long division to convert 2 7/16 to a decimal.

Question

A. 2.2857
B. 0.4375
C. 2.716
D. 2.4375

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. 2.4375.

To convert 2 7/16 to a decimal using long division, follow these steps:

1. Write the mixed number as an improper fraction.
2 7/16 = (2 * 16 + 7)/16 = 39/16

2. Perform long division of 39 by 16:

2.4375
__________
16 | 39
-32
_______
70
-64
______
60
-48
______
120
-112
______
80
-80
______
0

The division completely ends without any remainder. The quotient is 2.4375.