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The number 1.255 is an example of a terminating or repeating
decimal number?

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Answer:

Terminating

Explanation:

Since the number ends exactly after 3 decimal places, it is a terminating decimal number.

On the other hand, repeating decimal numbers are numbers such as 2.33... or 8.66... that repeat the number forever.

So, the number 1.255 is terminating.

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