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Which fraction is equal to 0.370 (with the line over 370)

A. 37/100
B. 370/999
C. 37/99
D. 37/9

User Deepak G M
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This is the answer 37/99 = 0.37
User Kseeker
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Answer: B. 370/999

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = 0.370370370...

The "370" block repeats forever, due to the horizontal bar up top.

Multiply both sides by 1000 so that the decimal point moves three spots to the right.

x = 0.370370370...

1000x = 1000*0.370370370...

1000x = 370.370370370...

Then notice both x and 1000x involve the *exact* same decimal string of "370" repeating forever. This perfect match lets us cancel the decimal portions out when we subtract, and allows us to isolate x to get some fraction of integers.

1000x - x = 370.370370370... - 0.370370370...

999x = 370

x = 370/999

You can use your calculator to confirm that 370/999 = 0.370370370...

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In fact, you can use your calculator to determine the following:

A) 37/100 = 0.37

B) 370/999 = 0.370370370...

C) 37/99 = 0.373737...

D) 37/9 = 4.1111111....

This allows us to see fairly quickly that choice B is the final answer and that we can rule out the others.

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Side note: your calculator may round the last digit by mistake.

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