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Algebraic approach to recurring decimals.
Test Yourself 1.


 

Write each of the following in expanded form (to 10 decimal places):
  1. 0.55555 55555 2. 24.17777 77777
  3. 0.41666 66666 4. 1.62222 22222
  5. 7.26535 35353 6. 17.01301 30130
  7. 1.02061 06106 8. 0.69236 09236
Write each of the following in condensed form (use you calculator):
  9. 10.
  11. 12.
Express each of the following repeating decimals as common fractions.
1 digit 13. 14.
  15. 16.
2 digits 17. 18.
  19. 20.
3 digits 21. 22.
  23. 24.