Question

calculate 2.99999........ in the form p by q , where p and q are integers and q not equal to zero

Answer 1

x=2.999999999.......... .....(i)
Multiply by 10
10*x=2.9*10
10x=29.9999999............ ........(ii)
Subtract from (i) ..eqution to (ii)...eqution

10x-x=29-2
9x=27
x=27/9