Question

Verify whether 252 ÷250 is terminating or not without actual division

Answer 1

Answer:

It is a terminating fraction

Step-by-step explanation:

Rule :-

if the denominator of the fraction when it is in standard form has prime factors 2 or 5 or both it is is a terminating fraction.

If it has any prime factor(s) other than 2 or 5 it will be non terminating fraction.

Let's verify

252÷250 = 252/250 = 126/125 (in standard form)

denominator of the fraction = 125

prime factors of 125 = 5×5×5

it has only 5 as a factor and it check rule 1

therefore it is a terminating fraction

for check

252/250 = 1.008

hence, verified

note : For clear information watch “don't memorise ”video about terminating and non terminating fractions (on youtube)