To determine the decimal representation of [tex]\( \frac{2}{10} \)[/tex], let's go through the steps:
1. Understand the Division: We need to divide 2 by 10. This setup is [tex]\( \frac{2}{10} \)[/tex].
2. Perform the Division: When you divide 2 by 10, you immediately recognize that 10 is a larger number than 2, which means the result is going to be a fractional number less than 1.
3. Conversion to Decimal: Dividing 2 by 10 gives us the decimal 0.2.
4. Compare with the Answer Options:
- A. .20: This is another way to represent 0.2.
- B. 2.0: This means 2, which is not correct.
- C. 2.10: This means a number greater than 2, which is incorrect.
- D. 2: This is also incorrect as it represents a whole number.
The correct answer is:
A. .20
