Question

Show that 0.333 can be expressed in the form of p/q where p and q are integers

Answer 1

Answer:

0.333 can be written as 1/9

Let x = 0.333

10x = 3.333

10x = 3 + x

10x - x = 3

9x = 3;   x = 3/9

x = 1/3

Thus, 0.333 in p/q form is 1/9