Convert the Following Improper Fractions to Whole Number or Decimal

question 80

Short Answer

Convert the following improper fractions to whole number or decimal equivalents:
a. 12/7 = ________.
b. 18/9 = ________.
c. 4/3 = ________.
d. 5/2 = ________.

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Definitions:

Purchasing-Power Ratio

The relative value of two currencies in terms of their ability to purchase a specific set of goods and services.

Stock Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market; it indicates how much the stock's price is likely to move compared to market fluctuations.

Business Cycle

The natural rise and fall of economic growth that occurs over time, consisting of periods of expansion, peak, contraction, and trough.

Cyclical Industry

An industry whose performance is heavily dependent on the overall economic cycle, experiencing higher demand during economic upturns and lower demand during downturns.