Question

A piece of string measures 2 16/20. Which of the following is equivalent to the length of the string in meters?

Answer 1

Answer:

H: 2.8

Step-by-step explanation:

first divide 16 by 20 then you get a decimal.

then you add the decimal answer to the whole number (2)

Answer 2

Answer:

H. 2.8

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. Divide 16 ( numerator ) by 20 ( denominator )

16 dived by 20 equals to 0.8

Step 2. Add this to 2  ( the whole number )

2 + 0.8 = 2.8

Step 3. The answer: 2 16/20 = 2.8

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