If (\frac{p}{q}) is in lowest form and the decimal terminates exactly after (3) places, which of these cannot be (q)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (25)
Step 1: For exactly (3) places, the larger exponent of (2) or (5) in the reduced denominator must be (3). Step 2: (8=2^3), (40=2^3\cdot 5), and (125=5^3) satisfy this. (25=5^2) gives only (2) places. Step 3: Understand the difference between exactly and at most.
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(25)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: For exactly (3) places, the larger exponent of (2) or (5) in the reduced denominator must be (3). Step 2: (8=2^3), (40=2^3\cdot 5), and (125=5^3) satisfy this. (25=5^2) gives only (2) places. Step 3: Understand the difference between exactly and at most.
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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