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In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 09 Dec 2021, 19:34
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In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number(s) underneath the bar repeats forever.

For example, \(.\overline{123} = 123123123123\)...

Quantity A
Quantity B
\(-.\overline{171}\)
\(-.\overline{17}\)



A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.

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Originally posted by msh104 on 01 Oct 2019, 12:10.
Last edited by rx10 on 09 Dec 2021, 19:34, edited 2 times in total.
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Re: In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number [#permalink] New post   01 Oct 2019, 13:39
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Re: In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2019, 09:18
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A: -0.171
B: -0.17 = -0.170

B>A

so, B
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Re: In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number [#permalink] New post   07 Dec 2021, 09:36
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it needs to be A, due to the fact that A is -.171171 > B -.1717
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Re: In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number [#permalink] New post   08 Dec 2021, 23:48
How is the answer B?

A is -0.171171
B is -0.171717

Since both are -ve nos, and |A| < |B| so A > B
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Re: In a decimal, a bar over the number(s) symbolizes the number [#permalink] New post   09 Dec 2021, 19:34
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Updated the answer.

Thanks
saptadas1809 wrote:
How is the answer B?

A is -0.171171
B is -0.171717

Since both are -ve nos, and |A| < |B| so A > B
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