Question

Use long division to convert 2 7/16 to a decimal.
A. 2.2857
B. 0.4375
C. 2.4375
D. 2.716

Answer 1

To convert 2 7/16 to a decimal using long division, you would set it up like this:

Step 1: Divide 7 by 16

________
16 | 7.0000
64
_____
60

Step 2: Bring down the 0 and divide by 16 again

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16 | 70.000
64
_____
60
-----
40

Step 3: Bring down another 0 and divide by 16

________
16 | 700.00
64
_____
60
-----
40
-----
396

Step 4: Repeat until you have enough decimal places or the pattern repeats. In this case, we get:

2 7/16 = 2.4375

Therefore, the answer is C. 2.4375.