When does the decimal expansion of a fraction (\frac{p}{q}) in lowest form terminate?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: When (q) has only factors (2) and (5)
Step 1: The rule is applied only after reducing the fraction to lowest form. Step 2: If the denominator (q) is of the form (2^m5^n), the decimal terminates. Step 3: Exam tip: Do not decide before simplifying the fraction.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
When (q) has only factors (2) and (5)
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: The rule is applied only after reducing the fraction to lowest form. Step 2: If the denominator (q) is of the form (2^m5^n), the decimal terminates. Step 3: Exam tip: Do not decide before simplifying the fraction.
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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