Convert Mixed Number: Transforming 3 1/25 to Decimal

To convert the mixed number $3\frac{1}{25}$ to a decimal, follow these steps:

• Step 1: Identify the fraction part $\frac{1}{25}$.
• Step 2: Convert $\frac{1}{25}$ to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100, which involves multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 4:
• $\frac{1}{25} \times \frac{4}{4} = \frac{4}{100}$.
• Step 3: Convert the fraction $\frac{4}{100}$ to a decimal, which is $0.04$.
• Step 4: Add this decimal to the whole number 3 to get the final decimal:
• 3 + 0.04 = 3.04

Thus, the mixed number $3\frac{1}{25}$ converts to the decimal $3.04$.

The correct answer is $3.04$.