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Convert 8.132132132 ... to a rational expression in the form of a over b , where b ≠ 0

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Answer:

Explanation:

Given the number 8.132132....

we have to convert the above number to a rational expression.

→ (1)

Multiply by 1000 on both sides

→ (2)

Subtracting equation (1) from equation (2), we get

Divide throughout by 999, we get

which is required rational form.