2024 AMC 8

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Problem 2 Easy

What is the value of this expression in decimal form?

\frac{44}{11} + \frac{110}{44} + \frac{44}{1100}

  • A.

    6.4

  • B.

    6.504

  • C.

    6.54

  • D.

    6.9

  • E.

    6.94

Answer:C

We see that \frac{44}{11} is 4; \frac{110}{44} simplifies to \frac{5}{2}, which is 2.5;

and \frac{44}{1100} simplifies to \frac{1}{25}, which is 0.04;

4+2.5+0.04 reveals

\frac{44}{11} + \frac{110}{44} + \frac{44}{1100}

is \boxed{\text{(C) 6.54}}.