ISEE Word Problems Question 144: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 144
1. Which of the following is NOT equal to 
?
- A.
- B. 0.833333
- C.
- D.
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The answer is B
Choice (A) is the same as , as you can move the two decimals. Choice (D) reduces to . If you divide 6 into 5, you will get a repeating decimal, consistent with choice (C). As the decimal in choice (B) terminates, the value is not equal to .
Numbers divided by 3, 6, 7, and 9 generate repeating decimals. If you know this fact, you can select choice (B) without additional work.