Maths · Sets and their representation
If the denominator of a fraction has only factors of 2 and factors of 5 , the de
If the denominator of a fraction has only factors of 2 and factors of 5 , the decimal expression
- A. has equal numerator and denominator
- B. becomes a whole number
- C. does not terminate
- D. terminates
Step-by-step solution
A fraction in simplest form terminates as a decimal if and only if its denominator has no prime factors other than 2 and 5. Since the denominator only has factors 2 and 5, the decimal expansion terminates.