1987 AJHSME Problems/Problem 2

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Problem

$\frac{2}{25}=$

$\text{(A)}\ .008 \qquad \text{(B)}\ .08 \qquad \text{(C)}\ .8 \qquad \text{(D)}\ 1.25 \qquad \text{(E)}\ 12.5$

Solution

$\frac{2}{25}=\frac{2\cdot 4}{25\cdot 4} = \frac{8}{100} = 0.08\rightarrow \boxed{\text{B}}$

See Also

1987 AJHSME (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
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Problem 1
Followed by
Problem 3
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