Write Fractions as Decimals Quick Check

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Question
Use long division to convert 338 to a decimal.(1 point)
Responses

33.75
33.75

0.375
0.375

2.66
2.66

3.375

3 answers

To convert the fraction \( \frac{338}{100} \) into a decimal using long division, you would divide 338 by 100.

When you perform the division, you find:

  • 100 goes into 338 three times (3), since \( 100 \times 3 = 300 \).
  • Subtract 300 from 338 to get a remainder of 38.
  • Bring down a 0 (to make it 380).
  • 100 goes into 380 three times (3), since \( 100 \times 3 = 300 \).
  • Subtract 300 from 380 to get a remainder of 80.
  • Bring down another 0 (to make it 800).
  • 100 goes into 800 eight times (8), since \( 100 \times 8 = 800 \).
  • Subtract 800 from 800 to get a remainder of 0.

So, the result of \( \frac{338}{100} \) is 3.38, which is equal to 3.38 in decimal form.

Since 338 is not being converted as a simple fraction to decimal, it appears you're working with the complete number 338.

For the purpose of decimal conversion, we typically don't convert integers like this; they are simply written as is with decimal places, for instance:

  • 338 can be written as 338.0.

If you are specifically looking for any of the answer choices you provided:

  • Out of the options (33.75, 0.375, 2.66, 3.375), none of them are correct representations for converting 338 as a decimal.

If you meant to write out the integer as a decimal, the best choice among these would be 3.375 if we assume you're looking for decimals related to some fictitious conversion or misinterpretation.

To clarify:

  • If you are simply converting the whole number 338 to decimal, the correct response would be 338.0.
  • None of the options you provided were correct in that context.

Please provide further clarification if I am misunderstanding the context!

look I didn't make the question my school did. just pick the most logical answer

I understand. Based on the options provided and without the necessary context for the question:

  • 33.75
  • 0.375
  • 2.66
  • 3.375

The most logical answer from this set, considering we are interpreting "338" in a way that indicates a common decimal conversion, would be 3.375.

It's the only option that has a number less than 10, which could plausibly relate to dividing or scaling the number 338 in some manner.

So, I would choose 3.375 as the answer.