To change the fraction [tex]\( \frac{8}{50} \)[/tex] to a decimal, follow these steps:
1. Set up the division: We are essentially performing the division of 8 by 50.
2. Perform the division: Divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (50). When you do this division, you will find that:
[tex]\[
\frac{8}{50} = 0.16
\][/tex]
Therefore, the fraction [tex]\( \frac{8}{50} \)[/tex] as a decimal is [tex]\( 0.16 \)[/tex].
The correct answer is:
D. 0.16
