Question

Which of the following describes the decimal equivalent of 5/8 ?
1.terminating decimal
2.repeating decimal
3.non-terminating, non-repeating decimal
4.integer

Answer 1

$\frac{5}{8}=0.625$

This decimal does not go on for ever and does not repeat the same pattern. It is not repeating and it does terminate. Therefore it is a Terminating Decimal.

Answer: A