Question 14 of 20:
Select the best answer for the question.
14. Change the fraction 850 to a decimal.
O A. 0.16
B. 0.0016
OC. 8.5
OD. 0.085
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Verified Answer :

To convert the fraction 850, which represents \(\(\frac{8}{50}\)\), to a decimal, follow these steps:

1. Identify the Numerator and Denominator:
The fraction is given in the form \(\(\frac{8}{50}\)\), where 8 is the numerator and 50 is the denominator.

2. Perform the Division:
Divide the numerator by the denominator to convert the fraction to a decimal.
\(\[ \frac{8}{50} = 0.16 \]\)

The correct decimal value from performing the division \(\(\frac{8}{50}\)\) is \(\(0.16\)\).

Given the choices:
- A. 0.16
- B. 0.0016
- C. 8.5
- D. 0.085

Therefore, the best answer for the question is:
A. 0.16