To convert \( \frac{27}{50} \) to a decimal using long division, follow these steps:
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Set up the division: 27 is the dividend and 50 is the divisor. Since 27 is less than 50, we will treat 27 as 27.00 (adding decimal places) for the purpose of division.
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Determine how many times 50 fits into 27: It fits 0 times. Put 0 before the decimal point.
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Bring down a zero: Now consider 270 (bringing down the first 0).
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Divide:
- 50 goes into 270 five times (because \( 50 \times 5 = 250 \)).
- Write 5 after the decimal point, so we have 0.5.
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Subtract:
- \( 270 - 250 = 20 \).
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Bring down another zero: Now consider 200 (bringing down the next 0).
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Divide:
- 50 goes into 200 four times (because \( 50 \times 4 = 200 \)).
- Write 4 after the 5, so we have 0.54.
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Subtract:
- \( 200 - 200 = 0 \).
Since there is no remainder, the division is complete.
Thus, the decimal representation of \( \frac{27}{50} \) is 0.54.
The correct response is: 0.54