Question

Write 2.484848... as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

step 1. x = .484848 . . . repeats

step 2. 100x = 48.48484848 . . . (multiply by 100)

step 3. subtract x from 100x : 99x = 48

step 4. x = 48/99 (now add the 2 back in)

step 5. answer: 2-48/99.