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Convert 1/5 to a decimal.

  • A. 0.5
  • B. 1.5
  • C. 0.15
  • D. 0.2
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For 1/5, you calculate 1 · 5 = 0.2. Therefore, the decimal equivalent of 1/5 is 0.2. It is important to note that when the numerator is smaller than the denominator, the resulting decimal value will be less than 1.