1. Write the fraction as a decimal.
- A0.1
- B0.01
- C1.0
- D10.0
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Answer: A) 0.1
means one part out of ten, which is one tenth = 0.1.
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2. Express 1.2 as a mixed number in lowest terms.
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Answer: A)
1.2 = 1 + = 1 + = .
3. Which fraction is equal to 0.005?
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Answer: A)
0.005 = . Dividing both by 5 gives .
4. A tailor in Surat uses 1.5 m of cloth for one shirt and m extra for the collar.
Write the total cloth used as a decimal in metres.
Write the total cloth used as a decimal in metres.
- A3.25
- B2.25
- C1.25
- D4.5
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Answer: B) 2.25
= 0.75, so total = 1.5 + 0.75 = 2.25 m.
5. A painter mixes 0.2 litre of red paint with litre of white paint and then adds litre of blue paint.
First write every amount as a decimal, then find the total volume of paint in litres.
First write every amount as a decimal, then find the total volume of paint in litres.
- A3
- B0
- C1
- D2
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Answer: C) 1
= 0.2 + 0.75 + 0.05 = 1.0 litre.
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