Question

Express 2.4178 in the form p by q where p and q are integers and q is not equal to 0

Answer 1

Solution:-
Let 2.4178 = x ...(1)
Multiplying both by 1000
2.4178 × 1000 = x × 1000
1000x = 2417.8 ...(2)
Subtracting (1) from (2)
1000x = 2417.8000
       x =        2.4178
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999x = 2415.3822
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So, 999x = 2415.3822 
or, 999x = 2415.4
x = 2415.4/999  Answer.