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What is 0.004 expressed as a ratio?

  • A. 1:250
  • B. 4:20
  • C. 2:40
  • D. 9:20
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The decimal 0.004 can be represented as a ratio of 4/1000, which simplifies to 1/250, making the ratio 1:250. The correct answer is A. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not reflect the correct conversion of 0.004 into a simplified ratio. Choice B simplifies to 1:5, Choice C simplifies to 1:20, and Choice D simplifies to 9:20, none of which accurately represent the ratio of 0.004.