Questions: Use the ALEKS calculator to write 11/21 as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth. 11/21 ≈

Transcript text: Use the ALEKS calculator to write $\frac{11}{21}$ as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth. \[ \frac{11}{21} \approx \] $\square$

Solution

Solution Steps

Step 1: Convert the fraction to a decimal

To convert the fraction $\frac{11}{21}$ to a decimal, we divide the numerator by the denominator. $$\frac{11}{21} = 0.524$$

Step 2: Round the decimal to the specified precision

Since the rounding precision is to the nearest tenth, we multiply the decimal by 10, round to the nearest whole number, and then divide by 10. Rounded to the nearest tenth: $\left( 0.524 \times 10 \right)$ rounded $= 0.5$

Final Answer: The fraction $\frac{11}{21}$ converted to a decimal and rounded to the nearest tenth is 0.5.

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