Question

write 1 1/4 as a repeating or terminating decimal

Answer 1

1 is a whole number so it stays before the decimal.

Divide 1 by 4.

1 ÷ 4 = 0.25

Now add the whole number to the fraction.

1 + 0.25 = 1.25

This is not repeating, therefore it is a terminating decimal.