Question

Express as rupees using decimals.
1. 5 paise
2. 75 paise
3. 20 paise
4. 50 rupees 90 paise
5. 725 paise

Answer 1

(a) ∵ 1 paisa = ₹ \(\frac{1}{100}\)
∴ 5 paise = \(\frac{1}{100}\) x 5 = ₹ 0.05 

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(b) ∵ 1 paisa = ₹ \(\frac{1}{100}\)
∴ 75 paise = \(\frac{1}{100}\) x 5 = ₹ 0.75

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(c) ∵1 paisa = ₹ \(\frac{1}{100}\)
∴ 20 paise = \(\frac{1}{100}\) x 5 = ₹ 0.05

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(d) ∵1 paisa = ₹ \(\frac{1}{100}\)
∴ ₹ 50+90paise=50+ \(\frac{1}{100}\)x90 =₹50.90

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(e) ∵1 paisa = ₹ \(\frac{1}{100}\)
∴ 725 paise = \(\frac{1}{100}\) x 725 = \(\frac{725}{100}\) = ₹ 7.25