If (\frac{p}{q}) has a terminating decimal and is in lowest form, what is correct about the prime factors of (q^3)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Only (2) and (5) can occur
For a terminating decimal, the reduced denominator (q) can contain only (2) and (5). In (q^3), powers increase but no new prime factor appears.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Only (2) and (5) can occur
Why is this the correct answer?
For a terminating decimal, the reduced denominator (q) can contain only (2) and (5). In (q^3), powers increase but no new prime factor appears.
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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