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x Prove algebraically that the recurring decimal 0.34! has the value
90
RECURRING DECIMALS
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(+ IGCSE) EXAM QUESTION PRACTICE
1. (Total for Question x is x marks) [1 mark]
Circle the fractions which can be written as recurring decimals.

2 3 4 5 5 7 5
3 4 5 6 7 8 12

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2. (Total for Question 4 is 8 marks) [1 mark]
Write these numbers in order of size.
Start with the smallest number.

0.57! 3! ! 3!
0.57 -1- 0.573 0.573!

Answer ALL TWENTY FIVE questions.

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in your Question x is x marks)
3. [2 marks]
Circle the fractions which can be written as recurring decimals. 31
x Prove algebraically that the recurring decimal 0.34! has the value
90
2 3 4 5 5 7 5
3 4 5 6 7 8 12

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(Total for Question 4 is 8 marks)

Write these numbers in order of size.

Start with the smallest number.

0.57! 3! ! 3!
0.57 0.573 0.573!

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14 Solve the simultaneous equations
8x – 4y = 7
4. 12x – 8y = 6 [2 marks]
Show clear algebraic working. 7
20 Use algebra to show that the recurring decimal 0.38 =
18

x = ...............................
(Total for Question 20 is 2 marks)

y = ...............................
21 A sphere has a surface area of 81 cm2.
5. Work out the volume of the sphere. (Total for Question 14 is 3 marks) [2 marks]
Give your answer correct to 3 significant figures. • •
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15 Use algebra to show that the recurring decimal 0.417 =
333

(Total for Question 15 is 2 marks)

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(Total for Question 21 is 4 marks) 15

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19 Prove algebraically that the recurring decimal 0.31̇8̇ can be written as
22

x = 0.59! 0!
13
Prove algebraically that x can be written as
22

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(Total for Question 19 is 2 marks)
7. (Total for Question x is x marks) [3 marks]

2
x Using algebra, prove that 0.32! 7! × 0.5! is equal in value to
11

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(Total for Question x is x marks) 17
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x x is an integer such that 1 ≤ x ≤ 9
Show that:
x
(a) 0.x! =
9

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x
(b) 0.0! x! =
99

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x y is a whole number such that 1 ≤ y ≤ 9

y
Show that 0.3! y! =
33

x = 0.59! 0!
13
Prove algebraically that x can be written as
22
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x
(b) 0.0! x! =
99

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10. (Total for Question x is x marks) [2 marks]

Rita says:
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will convert fora Question
into x isdecimal
terminating x marks)
but
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will be recurring.”

Explain how Rita can tell from the denominators, whether a fraction will convert into a terminating
decimal or a recurring decimal.

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