Question

Express the following in the form of p/q where p,q are integers and q≠0                                                      i) 3.97(bar on 97)    
ii) 5.83(bar on 83) +  6.73( bar on 73)
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Answer 1

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Express 1. 62 in the p/q form where q=0;p,q are integers

ANSWER

given number is1. 62

Let x=1.626262..................(1)

Multiply (1) by 100 we get

100x=162.626262..............(2)

Substruct (2) by (1) we get

99x=161

⇒x= 99/161

∴1. 62 = 99/161