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# In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digi

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In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digi [#permalink]  23 Feb 2017, 09:07
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In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digits means that the pattern of digits under the bar repeats without end. For example, $$0.\overline{387} = 0.387387387$$. . . .

 Quantity A Quantity B $$0.\overline{717}$$ $$0.\overline{71}$$

A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
[Reveal] Spoiler: OA

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Re: In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digi [#permalink]  04 Mar 2017, 18:04
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Explanation

Look at the first four numbers after the decimal. The first three numbers after the decimal are the same, but the fourth number after the decimal (ten thousandths place) is different.

Quantity A: 0.717717.....
Quantity B: 0.717171.....

Hence Quantity A is greater.
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Re: In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digi [#permalink]  16 Oct 2018, 04:34
many people faced this question in actual exam. i think this is a high frequency question
Re: In a decimal number, a bar over one or more consecutive digi   [#permalink] 16 Oct 2018, 04:34
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