Which of the following fractions, when expressed as a decimal, would have a 2 in the thousandths position?

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3/8

5/12

2/5

1/4

None of them.

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To solve this, it's useful to know the decimal equivalents of the fractions. We can convert each fraction to a decimal to see which one has a 2 in the thousandths place. Starting with 3/8, we…

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SuhaniMay 11, 2024

greatt question!

01.Dec 24, 2024

Greatt

What this question tests

What it tests

Your fluency with the order of operations, fractions, decimals, and basic number sense — the foundation every quant question leans on.

Common trap

Applying the order of operations out of sequence or rounding intermediate values before the final step.