Which statement correctly describes the number 62/495 and its equivalent decimal notation?

The number (62/495) is a rational number because it is a ratio between 62 and 495
And, 62 ÷ 495 = 0.1252525252525252525252............
So, Its equivalent decimal notation is a repeating decimal number

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Louli Louli · Answer 2 · 2018-04-01T19:12:22+02:00

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Answer:
A. the number 62/495 is a rational number and its equivalent decimal notation is a repeating decimal number.

Explanation:
1- A rational number is defined as any number that can be written in the form of a fraction. Since 62/495 is written as a fraction, then it is a rational number.

2- 62/495 in fraction form is 0.125252525
We can see that it is a repeated fraction.

From the above, we can deduce that 62/495 is a rational number and its decimal representation is a repeated fraction.

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