After how many decimal places will the decimal expansion ofterminate?2

1.	After how many decimal places will the decimal expansion ofterminate?23
Answer» If the denominator of a rational number is of the form 2n5m, then it will terminate after n places if n>m or m places if m>n. The given rational number is 43/24*53 Here, n = 4 > 3 = m So, the given rational number will terminate after 4 places.

After how many decimal places will the decimal expansion ofterminate?23

Answer»

If the denominator of a rational number is of the form 2n5m, then it will terminate after n places if n>m or m places if m>n.

The given rational number is

43/24*53

Here, n = 4 > 3 = m

So, the given rational number will terminate after 4 places.