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Meera writes the number 0.142857142857... (the block 142857 repeating).
Is this number rational or irrational, and why? Enter 1 for rational, 0 for irrational.

Class 10Irrational NumbersNumber Systems
  • A3
  • B1
  • C2
  • D0

Step-by-Step Solution

The block 142857 repeats, so it is a recurring decimal, hence rational (in fact it equals ). Answer is 1.
Answer: B) 1

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