Question

Without actual division, state whether the following have a terminating decimal.

`37/50`

Answer 1

Step 1: Factor the denominator

50 = 2 × 5 × 5 = 2 × 5²

Step 2: Check the prime factors

Only prime factor is 2

Step 3: Apply the rule

Denominator has only 5 → Terminating decimal

Yes, `37/50` has a terminating decimal.