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A bar over a sequence of digits in a decimal indicates that the sequen
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20 Dec 2022, 08:19
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A bar over a sequence of digits in a decimal indicates that the sequence repeats indefinitely. Which of the following fractions is equivalent to \(0.\overline{12}\) ?
A. 3/25
B. 4/33
C. 109/900
D. 11/90
E. 12/90
A. 3/25
B. 4/33
C. 109/900
D. 11/90
E. 12/90
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If the number is \(0.\overline{12}\), then its fractional representation would be \(\dfrac{12}{99}\) which can be simplified as \(\dfrac{4}{33}\).
The answer is B
The answer is B
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22 Dec 2022, 05:55
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Use simple division.
(A) is not the answer as its division ends on 0.12 try the next option (B) and that's the answer as the division continues to 0.1212121212.....
Answer: B
(A) is not the answer as its division ends on 0.12 try the next option (B) and that's the answer as the division continues to 0.1212121212.....
Answer: B
