If (\frac{p}{q}) is in lowest form and (q=2^9\cdot 5^4), after exactly how many decimal places will the decimal expansion terminate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (9) places
The denominator has only (2) and (5), so the decimal terminates with the larger exponent (9). In exams, use the larger exponent instead of adding exponents.
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(9) places
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The denominator has only (2) and (5), so the decimal terminates with the larger exponent (9). In exams, use the larger exponent instead of adding exponents.
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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