What is 0.37 in expanded form using powers of ten.

a. (3 * 1) + (7 * 10)

b. 3 * 10) + (7 * 100)

c. (3 x 1/10) + (7 x 1/100)

d. (3 x 1/100) + (7 x 1/1000) ?

Solution

To write 0.37 in expanded form using powers of ten

0.37 can be written as

0.37 = 0.30 + 0.07

Since,

0.30 = 3/10

0.07 = 7 / 100

Therefore,

0.37 = 3/10 + 7 / 100

= 3 x (1 / 10) + 7 x (1 / 100)

Hence, option C