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Carry out 1 ÷ 7 by long division. Which recurring decimal do you get?

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A $0. \overline{7}$
B $0. \overline{142857}$
C $0. \overline{14}$
D0.142857

Step-by-Step Solution

Long division of 1 by 7 gives 0.142857142857…; the six-digit block 142857 repeats.

Answer: B)

0. \overline{142857}

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