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Polynomials

Question
CBSEENMA9001470

Express the following in the form straight p over straight q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
0. top enclose 001

Solution

Let x = 0. top enclose 001 equals 0.001001001....
Multiplying both sides by 1000 (since three digits are repeating), we get
             1000x = 1.001001 .......
rightwards double arrow        1000x = 1 + 0.001001001 ........
rightwards double arrow        1000x = 1 + x
rightwards double arrow space       1000x - x = 1
rightwards double arrow         999x = 1
rightwards double arrow         x space equals space 1 over 999 
Thus.     0. top enclose 001 equals 1 over 999
Here,         p = 1
                 q = 999 left parenthesis not equal to 0 right parenthesis

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