Choose the correct decision for the decimal expansion of (\frac{143}{550}).
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: It will be non-terminating recurring
Step 1: (\frac{143}{550}) simplifies by (11) to (\frac{13}{50}). Step 2: Since (50=2\times5^2), the decimal terminates. Step 3: Exam tip: This calculation shows that the correct decision is terminating decimal.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
It will be non-terminating recurring
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: (\frac{143}{550}) simplifies by (11) to (\frac{13}{50}). Step 2: Since (50=2\times5^2), the decimal terminates. Step 3: Exam tip: This calculation shows that the correct decision is terminating decimal.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Real Numbers. Topic: Decimal expansion of rational numbers.
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