Question

using division to write fractions as decimals - item 52307
\\(\frac{1}{20} = 0.05\\). which calculation is not a way to find \\(\frac{14}{20}\\)?
\\(0.5 + 0.05\\)
\\(0.75 - 0.05\\)
\\(14 \div 20\\)
\\(14 \cdot 0.05\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Find target decimal value

$\frac{14}{20} = 0.7$

Step2: Evaluate first option

$0.5 + 0.05 = 0.55$

Step3: Evaluate second option

$0.75 - 0.05 = 0.7$

Step4: Evaluate third option

$14 \div 20 = 0.7$

Step5: Evaluate fourth option

$14 \times 0.05 = 0.7$

Answer:

0.5 + 0.05