Question

Express each of the following decimals in the form p/q where p and q are integers and q is not equal to 0. 2.93 where 9 and 3 are repeating

Answer 1

Answer:

291/990

Step-by-step explanation:

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Let x = 0.293

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10x = 2.93 -(i)

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1000x = 293.93 -(ii)

Subtracting (i) from (ii)

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1000x = 293.93

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- 10x = 2.93

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990x = 291

x = 291/990