National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Carpentry Practice Exam

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

.35
.375
.4
.5

The correct answer is: .375

To find the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/8, you divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (8). Performing this division gives: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375 This means that the fraction 3/8 translates to 0.375 in decimal form. Understanding this conversion is particularly useful in carpentry and construction work, where measurements and material sizes are often represented in decimal form for precision. Recognizing how to accurately convert fractions to decimals ensures that calculations related to cutting, spacing, and aligning materials are done correctly. The other choices provided do not represent the correct division result of 3 by 8, making them unrelated to the conversion process for this specific fraction.