alleryLet x = 0.2333… (3 repeats) and y = 0.1666… (6 repeats). Find (x−y)/(x+y).
A1/6
B1/8
C1/12
D1/4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 1/6
Since x = 7/30 and y = 1/6, their difference is 1/15 and sum is 2/5; the ratio is 1/6.
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