Question

what can be the maximum number of digits be in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of 1/17 ? Perfprm the division to check your answer.

Answer 1

that is the answer.

Answer 2

heya ...for that we will divide 1/17..

its 0.05882353...

it is non terminating repeating..

and thus these 7 digits will be releating block..in the decimal expansion


hope helped..