Question

express \\(\frac{5}{6}\\) as a decimal.
select one answer
a 0.83
b \\(0.8\overline{3}\\)
c \\(0.\overline{83}\\)
d 1.2

Explanation:

Step1: Divide numerator by denominator

$$\frac{5}{6} = 5 \div 6$$

Step2: Perform long division

$5\div6 = 0.8333...$, which is written as $0.\overline{83}$ (the 3 repeats infinitely)

Step3: Match to option

The repeating decimal matches option B.

Answer:

B. $0.\overline{83}$