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What this question is testing
Objective: Convert between fractions and decimals
Prompt focus: What is 3 eighths expressed as a decimal?
Why the correct answer works
0.375
Dividing 3 by 8 produces the decimal 0.375.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. Dividing 3 by 8 yields 0.375.
Simple analogy
Think of convert between fractions and decimals like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.