3 and 1/8 as a decimal
3 and 1/8 is a mixed number that can be written as 25/8. To convert a mixed number to a decimal, we first divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case, 25 divided by 8 is equal to 3.125. We then add the whole number part, which is 3, to the decimal part, which is 0.125. The answer is 3.125.
Additional questions and discussion
- What is the fraction equivalent of 3.125?
The fraction equivalent of 3.125 is 25/8.
- How can we convert a decimal to a mixed number?
To convert a decimal to a mixed number, we first divide the decimal by the desired denominator. In this case, we want to divide 3.125 by 8. The result is 3 with a remainder of 1.25. The whole number part of the mixed number is 3, and the fractional part is 1/8. The answer is 3 1/8.
- What is the percentage equivalent of 3.125?
To convert a decimal to a percentage, we multiply the decimal by 100. In this case, 3.125 x 100 = 312.5. The answer is 312.5%.
- What is the equivalent of 3.125 in scientific notation?
To express a number in scientific notation, we write the number as a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of 10. In this case, 3.125 is between 1 and 10, so we write it as 3.125 x 10^0. The answer is 3.125 x 10^0.
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