Math Problem Statement
Find the following quotient. If the quotient is a repeating decimal, write the answer with a bar over the repeating digit or digits. 1divided by0.3 Question content area bottom Part 1 Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box to complete your choice. A. The quotient is a terminating decimal. 1divided by0.3equals enter your response here (Type a whole number or a decimal.) B. The answer is a repeating decimal. 1divided by0.3equals3. 3 rep C. The answer is a repeating decimal. 1divided by0.3equals. 3 3 rep
Solution
Let's solve the quotient .
First, convert the decimal to a fraction. We know that is equivalent to .
Now, dividing 1 by is the same as multiplying 1 by the reciprocal of :
Now, perform the division . This results in:
This is a repeating decimal, where the digit "3" repeats.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
So, the correct choice is:
B. The answer is a repeating decimal.
Would you like more details on how I approached this problem?
Here are some related questions:
- How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?
- What is the meaning of a repeating decimal?
- How do you find the reciprocal of a fraction?
- What is a terminating decimal, and how is it different from a repeating decimal?
- How do you multiply fractions?
Tip: When dividing by a decimal, converting it to a fraction can simplify the calculation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Division of Decimals
Repeating Decimals
Fraction Conversion
Formulas
Reciprocal of a Fraction: 1 / (a/b) = b/a
Division of Decimals by Fractions
Repeating Decimal Notation
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8