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Which of these fractions gives a non-terminating, recurring decimal?

Class 8Rational Numbers as DecimalsRational Numbers

A $\frac{9}{25}$
B $\frac{11}{12}$
C $\frac{13}{50}$
D $\frac{7}{40}$

Step-by-Step Solution

12 =

2 \times 2 \times 3

has the factor 3, so

\frac{11}{12} = 0.91666

… recurs. 7/40 = 0.175, 9/25 = 0.36, 13/50 = 0.26 all terminate.

Answer: B)

\frac{11}{12}

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