What is the decimal equivalent of the mixed number 3 2/5?

Question

3.25
3.4
0.34
3.2

Answer 1

To convert the mixed number \(3 \frac{2}{5}\) to a decimal:

1. Convert the fraction \( \frac{2}{5} \) to a decimal.

   • Divide 2 by 5: \[ 2 \div 5 = 0.4 \]

2. Add this decimal to the whole number part (3): \[ 3 + 0.4 = 3.4 \]

Thus, the decimal equivalent of the mixed number \(3 \frac{2}{5}\) is \(3.4\).

The correct answer is 3.4.