ABC26GN0714 · Decimal Fractions

Subject: General Aptitude · Chapter: Decimal Fractions · Exam: · Marks: · Difficulty:

Let $\mathrm{F}=0.841 \overline{81}$. When F is written as a fraction in lowest terms, the denominator exceeds the numerator by

(a)13

(b)14

(c)29

(d)87

Answer

Answer (as printed): D

Explanation

$0.841 \overline{81}=\frac{84181-841}{99000}=\frac{83340}{99000}=\frac{463}{550}$. $$\therefore \quad \text { Required difference }=(550-463)=87 .$$

Explanation as extracted from the printed page; notation may be imperfect.