Answer:
0.06
Step-by-step explanation:
1 penny = 1 cent
3 pennies = 3 cents
1 dollar = 100 cents
half dollar = 50 cents
A fraction that represents 3 pennies as part of a half dollar is
[tex]\dfrac{3}{50}[/tex]
To find the decimal number that represents 3 pennies as part of a half dollar, multiply the numerator and the denominator of this fraction by 2:
[tex]\dfrac{3\cdot 2}{50\cdot 2}=\dfrac{6}{100}=0.06[/tex]
