Math Problem Statement
When expanded as a decimal, the fraction 1/97 has a repetend (the repeating part of the decimal) that begins right after the decimal point and is 96 digits long. If the last three digits of the repetend are A67
, compute the digit A
Solution
To determine the digit in the repetend of the decimal expansion of , let's analyze the repeating sequence.
We know that the decimal expansion of is a repeating decimal with a period of 96 digits. The repetend can be represented as:
Given that the last three digits of the repetend are , we want to find the value of . This implies that the last three digits of the repetend must satisfy the relation:
We can solve this problem by examining the properties of the repetend in the decimal expansion of . We know:
Since the decimal expansion of is repeating with a period of 96, the repetend satisfies:
To determine the last three digits of the repetend, we consider the equation: This means:
Thus, for any integer . Since we are interested in the repetend, we need to find:
Let's compute the position where the last three digits fit. It is easier to use modular arithmetic to identify the digits. By long division or using modular arithmetic properties, we can systematically determine the digit positions.
Continuing with the calculations, the decimal expansion of proceeds as:
Reading the last three digits from the repetend gives us the digits: , which confirms:
Thus, the digit is:
Therefore, the value of is:
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Decimal Expansion
Repeating Decimals
Modular Arithmetic
Formulas
Modular Arithmetic: 10^96 ≡ 1 (mod 97)
Modular Arithmetic: 10^3 ≡ 1 (mod 97)
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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