Question

when the decimal 0.36 3636 ...... is written as simplest fractional form P ÷a
find the sum of P + q​

Answer 1

Answer:

p/q = 4/11

and sum is 15

Step-by-step explanation:

0.363636.....

let x = 0.363636.....

on multiply by 100

100x = 0.363636... × 100

100x = 36.3636.....

100x = 36 + 0.363636....

100x = 36 + x

100x - x = 36

99x = 36

x = 36/99

x = 4/11

then sum of p + q

= 4 + 11 = 15