Please explain to me.
A green sea turtle weights 355.3 kilograms. Which decimal is equivalent to this number?
A. 3,550.3
B. 350.30
C. 355.03
D. 350.003
None of those is equivalent to 355.3 kg.
To find the decimal equivalent of 355.3 kilograms, we need to identify the correct placement of the decimal point.
The original weight given is 355.3 kilograms. This means that the decimal point is after the ones place.
Looking at the options:
A. 3,550.3 - This option places the decimal point three places further to the right, which is incorrect.
B. 350.30 - This option places the decimal point two places further to the right, which is incorrect.
C. 355.03 - This option places the decimal point one place further to the right, which is correct.
D. 350.003 - This option places the decimal point after the ones place and adds zeros after it, which is incorrect as it changes the value of the number.
Therefore, the decimal equivalent of 355.3 kilograms is option C, 355.03.