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The recurring decimal 2.353535… written as a fraction in lowest terms is:

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  • A235/99
  • B233/99
  • C233/90
  • D213/90

Step-by-Step Solution

Let …. Since the block 35 has two digits, multiply by 100: …. Subtracting gives , so . As 233 is prime it cannot be reduced further.
Answer: B) 233/99

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