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Question
Write the following rational numbers in `p/q` form.
`3.bar17`
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Solution
Let x = 3.17 ...(1)
Multiplying both sides by 100, we get
100x = 317.17 ...(2)
Subtracting (1) from (2), we get
∴ 100x - x = 317.17 - 3.17
∴ 99x = 314
`therefore x = 314/99`
So, 3.17 = `314/99`
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