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    Question

    Convert the recurring decimal 0.434343... to a fraction

    in simplest form.
    A 43/99 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 73/99 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 43/91 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 23/77 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let x = 0.434343... Multiply by 100 (because two digits repeat): 100x = 43.434343... Subtract original: 100x − x = 43.4343... − 0.4343... = 43 So 99x = 43 x = 43/99 Answer: 0.434343... = 43/99.

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