Use long division to convert 5/3/16 to a decimal.(1 point)

Responses

≈5.3
approximately equals 5.3

0.1875
0.1875

5.1875
5.1875

5.36

1 answer

To convert the fraction \( \frac{5}{3} \) to a decimal using long division, we will divide 5 by 3.

  1. Set up the long division:

    • 3 goes into 5 one time (3 × 1 = 3).
    • Write 1 above the division bar, and subtract 3 from 5, which leaves us with 2.
  2. Bring down a 0 (making it 20):

    • 3 goes into 20 six times (3 × 6 = 18).
    • Write 6 next to 1, making it 1.6, and subtract 18 from 20, which leaves us with 2.
  3. Bring down another 0 (making it 20):

    • Again, 3 goes into 20 six times (3 × 6 = 18).
    • Write another 6 next to 1.6, making it 1.66, and subtract 18 from 20 to get 2.
  4. Repeat:

    • Bring down another 0 (making it 20).
    • 3 goes into 20 six times (3 × 6 = 18).
    • Write another 6 next to 1.66, making it 1.666, and we will continue this process.

This shows that the decimal repeats. The fraction \( \frac{5}{3} \) converts to approximately \( 1.666\ldots \), which is equal to \( 1.\overline{6} \).

Since the multiple-choice responses provided involve the value "5/3/16," it seems there might be a misunderstanding with how to interpret it. If "5/3/16" was intended to mean \( \frac{5}{3} + \frac{1}{16} \), we can calculate that.

For \( \frac{5}{3} \) converted to decimal is approximately 1.67 and \( \frac{1}{16} = 0.0625 \). Therefore, combining these:

\[ \frac{5}{3} + \frac{1}{16} = 1.666\ldots + 0.0625 \approx 1.728 \]

However, since none of the responses pertain to this calculation, I recommend checking the initial inquiry as it may require further clarification on how to handle "5/3/16."

If the idea was data to be used with long division and considered the entire conversion process was misunderstood, do go with \( \approx 5.3 \) as a more rational guess based on the data inconsistencies, yet it's truly \( \approx 1.\overline{6} \).

To summarize, out of the available options provided, none seem to represent \( \frac{5}{3} \) or \( \frac{5}{3} + \frac{1}{16} \) accurately in decimal form. More clarity on the initial inquiry would be beneficial!