Math Problem Statement
Solution
To solve this problem, we need to categorize each rational number in the "Answer Bank" into two categories:
- Terminates in Zeros
- Does Not Terminate in Zeros
List of Rational Numbers:
From the image, the numbers in the "Answer Bank" are:
Step-by-Step Analysis:
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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 or .
- : Clearly terminates in zeros (as it can be expressed as ).
- : Clearly terminates in zeros (as it can be expressed as ).
- : Clearly terminates in zeros (as it can be expressed as ).
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Check the Fractions:
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The denominator . Since it has a prime factor of , it does not terminate in zeros. -
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The denominator is , which is a prime factor. This will terminate in zeros when converted to decimal ().
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Check the Decimal Numbers:
- : Does not terminate in zeros; it has digits other than 0 after the decimal point.
Final Categorization:
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Terminates in Zeros:
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Does Not Terminate in Zeros:
Would you like more details or explanations on any part of this process? Here are some related questions to think about:
- What are other examples of fractions that terminate in zeros?
- How do you convert repeating decimals into fractions?
- What are the prime factors that affect whether a fraction terminates?
- Why do some decimals have repeating sequences?
- 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
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