Test PracticeT
132 Rational NumbersC 43. OPEN ENDED Write a fraction that is equivalent to a terminating decimal
between 0.5 and 0.75.- CHALLENGE Fractions in simplest form that have denominators of
2, 4, 8, 16, and 32 produce terminating decimals. Fractions with
denominators of 6, 12, 18, and 24 produce repeating decimals. What
causes the difference? Explain. - E WRITE MATH The value of pi (π) is 3.1415926.... The mathematician
Archimedes believed that π was between 3 71 and 3 ^1071. Was Archimedes
correct? Explain your reasoning.
46. Tanya drew a model for the fraction _^46.
Which of the following decimals is equal
to _^46?
A. 0.666
B. 0.
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6
C. 0.667
D. 0.66
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7- Use the table that shows decimal and
fraction equivalents.
(^) Decimal Fraction
- − 3 _^39
- − 4 _^49
- − 5 _^59
- − 6 _^69
Which fraction represents 0.
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8?
F. _^45G. _^8099
H. _^56
I. _^89
- The sign shows the lengths of four
hiking trails.
Which trail length is equivalent to 1.
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3?
A. Forest Lane
B. Lakeview
C. Mountain Climb
D. Sparrow Stroll- Zoe went to lunch with a friend. After
tax, her bill was $12.05. Which mixed
number represents this amount in
simplest form?
F. 12 _^12
G. 12 _ 201
H. 12 _ 105
I. 12 _ 1005
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