If (q=2^r5^s) and (\frac{p}{q}) is in lowest form, what is the minimum (k) to write the decimal as (\frac{N}{10^k})?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (\max(r,s))
To form (10^k=2^k5^k), both powers must reach at least the larger exponent. Therefore the minimum (k=\max(r,s)).
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(\max(r,s))
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To form (10^k=2^k5^k), both powers must reach at least the larger exponent. Therefore the minimum (k=\max(r,s)).
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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