Math Problem Statement

Drag each rational number to the appropriate bin: 'Terminates in Zeros' or 'Does Not Terminate in Zeros'.

Solution

To solve this problem, we need to categorize each rational number in the "Answer Bank" into two categories:

  1. Terminates in Zeros
  2. Does Not Terminate in Zeros

List of Rational Numbers:

From the image, the numbers in the "Answer Bank" are:

  • 415\frac{4}{15}
  • 28.17828.178
  • 95\frac{9}{5}
  • 0.20.2
  • 0.0050.005

Step-by-Step Analysis:

  1. Identify Terminating and Non-Terminating Decimals:

    A decimal terminates if it ends after a finite number of digits. To determine if a fraction terminates, its denominator (in simplest form) should only have the prime factors 22 or 55.

    • 0.50.5: Clearly terminates in zeros (as it can be expressed as 12\frac{1}{2}).
    • 0.20.2: Clearly terminates in zeros (as it can be expressed as 15\frac{1}{5}).
    • 0.0050.005: Clearly terminates in zeros (as it can be expressed as 1200\frac{1}{200}).
  2. Check the Fractions:

    • 415\frac{4}{15}:
      The denominator 15=3×515 = 3 \times 5. Since it has a prime factor of 33, it does not terminate in zeros.

    • 95\frac{9}{5}:
      The denominator is 55, which is a prime factor. This will terminate in zeros when converted to decimal (9÷5=1.89 \div 5 = 1.8).

  3. Check the Decimal Numbers:

    • 28.17828.178: Does not terminate in zeros; it has digits other than 0 after the decimal point.

Final Categorization:

  • Terminates in Zeros:

    • 0.50.5
    • 0.20.2
    • 0.0050.005
    • 95\frac{9}{5}
  • Does Not Terminate in Zeros:

    • 28.17828.178
    • 415\frac{4}{15}

Would you like more details or explanations on any part of this process? Here are some related questions to think about:

  1. What are other examples of fractions that terminate in zeros?
  2. How do you convert repeating decimals into fractions?
  3. What are the prime factors that affect whether a fraction terminates?
  4. Why do some decimals have repeating sequences?
  5. Can you explain the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

Tip: To determine if a fraction's decimal representation terminates, always check the factors of its simplified denominator!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Numbers
Decimal Expansion
Terminating and Non-Terminating Decimals

Formulas

Fraction to Decimal Conversion

Theorems

Prime Factorization Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8