What type of decimal expansion does (\frac{5}{6}) have?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Non-terminating recurring
Step 1: (6=2\times3). Step 2: Since the denominator also has (3), the decimal will not terminate but will repeat. Step 3: Any prime factor other than (2) or (5) prevents termination.
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Non-terminating recurring
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: (6=2\times3). Step 2: Since the denominator also has (3), the decimal will not terminate but will repeat. Step 3: Any prime factor other than (2) or (5) prevents termination.
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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