GRADE 8 Mathematics – Decimals Quiz

1. What is 0.75 expressed as a fraction?

2/5
3/4
1/3
5/8
Explanation:

0.75 is equivalent to 3/4 as it represents three-quarters of a whole.

2. Which of the following is the smallest decimal number?

0.35
0.21
0.03
0.077
Explanation:

0.03 is the smallest decimal number among the choices as it represents the smallest value.

3. What is the result of dividing 4.8 by 2?

3.4
2.8
2.4
2.7
Explanation:

4.8 divided by 2 equals 2.4. The result is obtained by performing division on decimal numbers.

4. Which of the following is equivalent to 0.6?

5/6
3/5
2/3
6/10
Explanation:

0.6 is the same as 6/10 when expressed as a fraction.

5. What is the product of 0.5 and 2.5?

3.5
1.25
1.5
2.0
Explanation:

The product of 0.5 and 2.5 is 1.25. Multiplying decimal numbers requires keeping track of decimal places.

6. Which of the following is the largest decimal number?

0.75
0.92
0.82
0.98
Explanation:

0.98 is the largest decimal number among the choices as it represents the greatest value.

7. What is 1.2 written as a percentage?

120%
12%
1.2%
20%
Explanation:

1.2 written as a percentage is 120% because the decimal is moved two places to the right to convert to a percentage.

8. Which is the correct decimal representation of three-fourths?

0.75
0.45
0.60
0.25
Explanation:

Three-fourths is represented as 0.75 in decimal form because it is equivalent to 75 hundredths.

9. What is the result of adding 1.25 and 2.5?

2.15
4.75
3.85
3.75
Explanation:

Adding 1.25 and 2.5 results in 3.75. The sum of decimal numbers involves adding the numbers while considering the decimal point.

10. Which decimal is equivalent to one-half?

0.25
0.2
0.75
0.5
Explanation:

One-half is equivalent to 0.5 in decimal form because it represents half of a whole.

11. What is 0.4 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?

1/2
1/4
4/10
2/5
Explanation:

0.4 simplifies to 2/5 as a fraction in its simplest form by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2.

12. What is the result of subtracting 0.6 from 1.2?

0.8
1.8
0.6
0.4
Explanation:

Subtracting 0.6 from 1.2 gives 0.6. The difference between decimal numbers involves subtraction while considering the decimal point.

13. Which of the following is equivalent to 0.9?

8/9
3/4
5/6
9/10
Explanation:

0.9 is equivalent to 9/10 as it represents nine-tenths of a whole.

14. What is the value of 0.25 squared?

0.25
0.125
0.0625
0.5
Explanation:

0.25 squared is equal to 0.0625. To square a decimal number, simply square the digits and then adjust the decimal point.

15. What is the result of dividing 0.8 by 0.2?

5
0.4
4
40
Explanation:

0.8 divided by 0.2 equals 4. When dividing decimals, you may need to move the decimal point to obtain a whole number result.

16. Which of the following is the correct decimal for five-eighths?

0.4
0.6
0.625
0.5
Explanation:

Five-eighths is correctly represented as 0.625 in decimal form because it is equivalent to 62.5 hundredths.

17. What is the result of multiplying 0.6 by 10?

6
0.06
60
0.6
Explanation:

Multiplying 0.6 by 10 gives 6. To multiply a decimal by a whole number, you can simply ignore the decimal point initially.

18. Which decimal is equivalent to four-fifths?

0.6
0.8
0.45
0.25
Explanation:

Four-fifths is equivalent to 0.8 in decimal form because it represents 80 hundredths.

19. What is the difference between 0.7 and 0.35?

0.15
0.35
0.7
0.05
Explanation:

The difference between 0.7 and 0.35 is 0.35. Subtracting decimal numbers involves aligning the decimal points and performing subtraction.

20. Which of the following is equivalent to 0.12?

12%
0.012%
120%
1.2%
Explanation:

0.12 is equivalent to 12% when expressed as a percentage because the decimal is moved two places to the right to convert to a percentage.

21. What is the result of dividing 0.16 by 0.8?

2
1.6
0.02
0.2
Explanation:

0.16 divided by 0.8 equals 0.2. Dividing decimals may require moving the decimal point to obtain a whole number result.

22. Which decimal is equivalent to three-tenths?

0.03
0.3
0.03
0.33
Explanation:

Three-tenths is equivalent to 0.3 in decimal form because it represents 30 hundredths.

23. What is the result of adding 1.75 and 0.25?

2.75
3
2
2.5
Explanation:

Adding 1.75 and 0.25 gives 2. When adding decimal numbers, align the decimals and perform the addition.

24. What is 9.3 expressed as a fraction?

3/10
21/10
93/10
7/8
Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as the numerator and the place value as the denominator. Therefore, 9.3 is equivalent to 93/10.

25. Which is the smallest number: 0.62, 0.26, 0.37, 0.51?

0.51
0.62
0.37
0.26
Explanation:

When comparing decimals, the smaller the number, the greater the value. Therefore, 0.26 is the smallest number among the choices given.

26. What is the result of 4.7 + 2.15?

6.3
6.85
8.85
7.85
Explanation:

To add decimals, line up the decimal points and then add as usual. The result of 4.7 + 2.15 is 6.85.

27. Express 0.78 as a percentage.

780%
0.078%
7.8%
78%
Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a percentage, move the decimal point two places to the right and add a percent sign. Therefore, 0.78 is equivalent to 78%.

28. Calculate 3.25 x 4.7.

14.69
15.28
16.34
13.25
Explanation:

To multiply decimals, ignore the decimal points and multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers. Count the total number of decimal places in the factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly. The result of 3.25 x 4.7 is 15.28.

29. Which is the equivalent of 1.2 in simplest fraction form?

1/2
6/5
3/4
12/10
Explanation:

To simplify the fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor (2 in this case). Therefore, 1.2 is equivalent to 6/5.

30. What is 0.0035 divided by 0.07?

0.5
5
0.05
50
Explanation:

When dividing decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to make it a whole number, then move the decimal point the same number of places in the dividend. The result of 0.0035 divided by 0.07 is 0.05.

31. Which of the following numbers is a terminating decimal: 0.125, 0.3333, 0.625, 0.75?

0.75
0.125
0.3333
0.625
Explanation:

A terminating decimal is a decimal number that ends or terminates. Therefore, 0.625 is a terminating decimal, while 0.3333 repeats infinitely.

32. What is the value of 0.75 multiplied by 100?

750
7.5
75
0.075
Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a percentage, move the decimal point two places to the right. Therefore, 0.75 x 100 = 75.

33. If you have 0.6 of a pizza and you eat 0.35 of it, how much is left?

0.25
0.55
0.15
0.45
Explanation:

To find how much is left, subtract the amount eaten from the initial amount. In this case, if you eat 0.35 of 0.6, then 0.25 of the pizza is left.

34. What is the result of 5.25 x 0.8?

4.2
4.35
4.72
4.25
Explanation:

To multiply decimals, ignore the decimal points and multiply as if they were whole numbers. Count the total decimal places in the factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly. The result of 5.25 x 0.8 is 4.2.

35. Which of the following numbers is an irrational number: 0.6666, 0.75, 1.414, 0.99?

1.414
0.75
0.99
0.6666
Explanation:

An irrational number is a number that cannot be written as a simple fraction. Therefore, 1.414 is an example of an irrational number as it is the square root of 2.

36. If you have 2.5 liters of water and drink 1.75 liters, how much water do you have left?

0.75 liters
1.25 liters
0.5 liters
0.25 liters
Explanation:

To find how much is left, subtract the amount consumed from the initial amount. In this case, if you drink 1.75 liters from 2.5 liters, then you have 0.75 liters of water left.

37. Convert 0.45 to a percentage.

450%
4.5%
45%
40.5%
Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a percentage, move the decimal point two places to the right. Therefore, 0.45 is equivalent to 45%.

38. What is 0.009 multiplied by 1000?

0.9
900
9
90
Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a whole number, move the decimal point three places to the right. Therefore, 0.009 x 1000 equals 9.

39. Which of the following decimals is equivalent to 6.25?

6.025
6.25
0.625
0.6250
Explanation:

To convert a whole number into a decimal, place the decimal point after the number. Therefore, 6.25 is equivalent to 6.25.

40. Which is the largest: 0.7, 0.63, 0.789, 0.75?

0.7
0.63
0.75
0.789
Explanation:

When comparing decimals, the greater the digit in the first decimal place, the larger the number. Therefore, 0.789 is the largest among the choices given.

41. If you have 1.6 meters of fabric and cut 0.95 meters, how much fabric is left?

0.75 meters
0.65 meters
0.55 meters
0.85 meters
Explanation:

To find how much fabric is left, subtract the amount cut from the initial amount. If you cut 0.95 meters from 1.6 meters, then you have 0.65 meters of fabric left.