If the denominator of a fraction in lowest form is (250), after how many places will its decimal expansion terminate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (3)
Step 1: (250=2\times5^3). Step 2: The larger exponent is (3), so the decimal ends after (3) places. Step 3: Exam tip: Thinking of converting (250) to (1000) gives the same answer.
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(3)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: (250=2\times5^3). Step 2: The larger exponent is (3), so the decimal ends after (3) places. Step 3: Exam tip: Thinking of converting (250) to (1000) gives the same answer.
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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