sam has 7 17/20 dollars. write 7 17/20 dollars in decimals
$7.85
Divide: 17/20 = 0.85
7 17/20 = $7.85
easy! all u need to do is write it out in steps
1. 7 is already 7. ## ok?
2. 20 (from the fraction) goes into 100 5 times
3. 17x5=85
4. so the new fraction is 85/100
5. the answer we now no is 7.85 ( since 100 is basically 1$)
To write 7 17/20 dollars in decimal form, you need to convert the fraction into a decimal. Here's how you can do it:
1. Divide the numerator (17) by the denominator (20): 17 ÷ 20 = 0.85
2. Add the whole number part (7) to the decimal: 7 + 0.85 = 7.85
So, 7 17/20 dollars in decimal form is 7.85 dollars.