Which statement is correct about the decimal expansion of (\frac{65}{312})?
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Correct answer: It is non-terminating recurring
Step 1: (\frac{65}{312}) is in lowest form because there is no common factor. Step 2: (312=2^3\times3\times13), so the denominator contains (3) and (13). Step 3: Exam tip: A non-terminating decimal of a rational fraction is always recurring.
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It is non-terminating recurring
Why is this the correct answer?
Step 1: (\frac{65}{312}) is in lowest form because there is no common factor. Step 2: (312=2^3\times3\times13), so the denominator contains (3) and (13). Step 3: Exam tip: A non-terminating decimal of a rational fraction is always recurring.
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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