Answer :
To convert the fraction [tex]$$\frac{15}{9}$$[/tex] into a decimal, follow these steps:
1. Write the fraction as a division: [tex]$$15 \div 9.$$[/tex]
2. Dividing 15 by 9 gives approximately [tex]$$1.6666666666666667.$$[/tex]
3. To round to two decimal places, look at the third decimal digit. Since the third decimal digit (6) is 5 or more, round up the second decimal digit:
[tex]$$1.6666666666666667 \approx 1.67.$$[/tex]
Thus, the decimal equivalent of [tex]$$\frac{15}{9}$$[/tex] rounded to two decimal places is [tex]$$1.67.$$[/tex]
The correct answer is therefore option A.
1. Write the fraction as a division: [tex]$$15 \div 9.$$[/tex]
2. Dividing 15 by 9 gives approximately [tex]$$1.6666666666666667.$$[/tex]
3. To round to two decimal places, look at the third decimal digit. Since the third decimal digit (6) is 5 or more, round up the second decimal digit:
[tex]$$1.6666666666666667 \approx 1.67.$$[/tex]
Thus, the decimal equivalent of [tex]$$\frac{15}{9}$$[/tex] rounded to two decimal places is [tex]$$1.67.$$[/tex]
The correct answer is therefore option A.
