- ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
- BBoth A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- CA is true but R is false
- DA is false but R is true
Step-by-Step Solution
R states a correct factorisation: . But that factorisation contains a 3, so the denominator is NOT of the form 2ᵐ × 5ⁿ and is non-terminating recurring — A is false. Deciding from the numerator 17, or from "30 ends in 0 so it must divide nicely", is the usual error.
Answer: D) A is false but R is true