What can the maximum number of digits be in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of 1/17? Perform the division to check your answer.
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Solution
The maximum number of digits in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of 1/17 can be 16.
By long Division, the number of digits in the repeating block of digits in the decimal expansion of 1/17 = 16.
∴ The answer is verified
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