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If the rational number ` a/b` has a terminating decimal expansion, what is the condition to be satisfied by b ?

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b = `( 2^(m) xx 5^(m))` , where m and n are some non-negative integers
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RS AGGARWAL-REAL NUMBERS-Exercise 1E
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  11. Give an example of two irrationals whose sum is rational.

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  12. Give an example of two irrationals whose product is rational.

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  18. Show that sqrt2/3 is irrational

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  19. A rational number between sqrt3 and 2

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