Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Study the following situations on decimal expansions and answer the questions. a. (i) Without performing the actual division, decide whether the decimal expansion of 78\frac{7}{8} terminates or is non-terminating recurring. Give reason. b. (ii) Explain why the decimal expansion of 13\frac{1}{3} is non-terminating recurring. c. (iii) Convert the non-terminating recurring decimal 0.037037037\dots into a fraction in lowest terms and state the set(s) of real numbers to which the fraction belongs.

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