Math Problem Statement
Write the floating point representation of 2/3 correct upto 4 digits
Solution
The decimal representation of is , where the digit 6 repeats infinitely. To represent it correctly up to 4 digits, we consider only the first 4 decimal places:
Explanation:
- The fraction .
- When rounding to 4 digits, we observe the 5th digit (which is 6 in this case). Since it is greater than or equal to 5, we round the 4th digit up.
- Thus, becomes when rounded to 4 decimal places.
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Tip:
When working with floating-point representations, always consider the rounding rules and the context where precision matters (e.g., engineering vs. financial applications).
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Fractions
Decimals
Rounding
Floating-point Representation
Formulas
Rounding Rule: If the next digit is 5 or greater, round up the last retained digit.
Theorems
Basic rules of rounding numbers
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8