When (0.375) is written as a fraction in lowest form, which statement about the denominator's prime factors is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Only (2) occurs in the denominator
Step 1: (0.375=\frac{375}{1000}=\frac{3}{8}). Step 2: Since (8=2^3), the denominator has only (2). Step 3: Convert a terminating decimal to a fraction and check the denominator factors.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Only (2) occurs in the denominator
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: (0.375=\frac{375}{1000}=\frac{3}{8}). Step 2: Since (8=2^3), the denominator has only (2). Step 3: Convert a terminating decimal to a fraction and check the denominator factors.
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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