Express $2512$ in its decimal form and select the option which represents the same.

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2.41 6 ¯

2.4 16 ¯

2. 416 ¯

None of these

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

We are given a mixed fraction as follows,

2512

.
So, first we rewrite the fraction as a proper fraction as follows,

2512 = 2912

.
Now, to convert it into decimal form, we use the long division method and divide the numerator by the denominator.
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So, it can be observed that the remainder 8 is repeating itself.
So,

2.41666.....

is therefore a recurring decimal.
So, we can rewrite the quotient as follows,

2.41666..... = 2.41 6 ¯

.
Thus, the decimal form of

2512

is obtained as

2.41 6 ¯

.
Hence, the correct option is (1).

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