Expert: Paul Klarreich - 3/8/2009

Question
Hello:

I read the following in an old business mathematics textbook: "Express 13 mills as a decimal part of $1.00."

I can determine the answer as follows: There are 1000 mills in or per $1.00. 13 mills divided by 1000 mills/$1.00 equals $0.013, the answer.

What does "...as a decimal part of $1.00" indicate or represent from "Express 13 mills as a decimal part of $1.00."?

I thank you for your reply.

Answer
Questioner:   Kenneth
Category:  Advanced Math
Private:  No
 
Subject:  Decimals & Mills
Question:  Hello:

I read the following in an old business mathematics textbook: "Express 13 mills as a decimal part of $1.00."

I can determine the answer as follows: There are 1000 mills in or per $1.00. 13 mills divided by 1000 mills/$1.00 equals $0.013, the answer.

What does "...as a decimal part of $1.00" indicate or represent from "Express 13 mills as a decimal part of $1.00."?

I thank you for your reply.
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I don't think there is anything wrong with your answer -- 0.013 looks fine to me.