SOLUTION: Write the ratio in its least term 8.03 (3 is reapeated) : 0.5

Question 1133293: Write the ratio in its least term
8.03 (3 is reapeated) : 0.5
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, Boreal:
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the ratio in its least term
8.03 (3 is reapeated) : 0.5
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--> 16.06 (6 is reapeated):1
--> 16 1/15:1
--> 241:15
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Not clear what "least term" means.

Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=8.033333333
repeating number is 3
put repeating number just before decimal point
100x=803.3333333
put repeating number just after decimal point
10x=80.3333333
subtract
90x=723
x=723/90=241/30

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