QuestionWhat is the decimal equivalent of $\frac{16}{3}$ ? A. $5.\overline{3}$ B. 5.3 C. 16.3 D. 0.1875

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STEP 1

Assumptions1. The fraction given is $\frac{16}{3}$

STEP 2

To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, we simply divide the numerator by the denominator.
$Decimal\, equivalent = \frac{umerator}{Denominator}$

STEP 3

Now, plug in the given values for the numerator and denominator to calculate the decimal equivalent.
$Decimal\, equivalent = \frac{16}{3}$

STEP 4

Perform the division to find the decimal equivalent.
$Decimal\, equivalent = \frac{16}{3} =.333333333...$ The decimal equivalent of $\frac{16}{3}$ is a repeating decimal,.333333333..., which can also be written as $. \overline{3}$ .
So, the correct answer is A. $. \overline{3}$ .

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