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Which of the following fractions is equivalent to the decimal 0.4?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 7 · Mathematics · Fractions and Decimals
  1. A) 2/5
  2. B) 4/10
  3. C) 3/8
  4. D) 5/12
Answer
A) 2/5

The correct answer is A) 2/5 — The correct option is A) 2/5.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Write the decimal as a fraction with denominator 10: 0.4 = 4/10.
  2. Simplify 4/10 by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor 2 to get 2/5.
  3. Choose the option that matches the simplified fraction.
  4. The correct option is A) 2/5.
Common mistake: Not simplifying after converting decimal to fraction

Concept tested: Equivalent fractions

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