National Police Officer Exam Prep

Answer: 5/12 is .41666. The 6s repeat forever.

Key Takeaway: Things such as months frequently come in dozens, so dividing by 12 in test and word problem scenarios can be quite common.

1/12 = .83333
5/12 = .41666
7/12 = .58333
11/12 = .916666

There is a bit of a pattern, but we don’t think it’s helpful to try to use a pattern. Instead, take the time to memorize these 4 decimals. The rest can be reduced.