Question

what is the maximum number of digits in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of 1/7? perform the division to determine your answer. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

6.

Step-by-step explanation:

(Refer the attachment for the division performed).

From division, we get,

⅐ = 0.142857142857142857142857........

Here,

Repeating block of digits → 142857

Therefore,

Max. no. of digits in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of ⅐ is 6.