What is a 'terminating decimal'?

A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point, meaning it does not continue infinitely. This type of decimal representation stops after a certain number of decimal places. For example, the decimal 0.75 is a terminating decimal because it has two digits after the decimal point.

Option B, suggesting that a terminating decimal is "not continuous," may imply the correct understanding of the concept, as a terminating decimal indeed does not extend infinitely. However, it might be misleading as the term "continuous" is generally used in a different mathematical context. A more straightforward definition would directly state that a terminating decimal has a finite number of digits.

In contrast, the other options describe characteristics that do not align with the definition of a terminating decimal. A repeating decimal continues with a certain pattern indefinitely, while an infinite decimal has no end and continues forever. Lastly, the presence of whole numbers in Option D does not characterize decimals, as terminating decimals can include fractions that are expressed in decimal form, irrespective of whole numbers.