Question

Maria rewrites a fraction less than 1 as a decimal. The numerator is a whole number greater than 0. For which denominator will the fraction always convert to a repeating decimal?

A. 15

B. 6

C. 11

D. 18

Answer 1

sorry i was on a different question for a second

Answer 2

well it cant be 6 because if say the denominator was 3 that would be 0.5 as a decimal which is non-repeating.

Answer 3

ok i can see how that works...

Answer 4

also 3/15 would equal 0.2 so its not 15

Answer 5

is it 18?

Answer 6

that leaves 2
so what do you think it might be/

Answer 7

d?

Answer 8

try various numerators with 18

Answer 9

6/18 = 0.333.... that is recurring
try some more

Answer 10

so does that mean its right? or not?

Answer 11

sorry if i seem rude...im kinda in a hurry im going to the store soon and im not done with hw yet

Answer 12

it might be right - but can we think of another number over 18 which is not repeating decimal If so then its not 18

Answer 13

what about 9/18
- what is that as a decimal

Answer 14

0.5

Answer 15

right so not 18

Answer 16

so its 11?

Answer 17

theres only 1 left

Answer 18

yea

Answer 19

ok thanks

Answer 20

yw