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Ok here is a tough one. (I know none of you guys won't get it, which is why I am posting it)

 

1/3 = 3.33333 (Goes on forever, has the bar on top of it)

 

1/3*3= 1

 

3.333*3=9.99  (bar)

 

1 does not equal 9.9 bar

But I Stated that both were the same, and multiplied both by 3.

So how did I get a different answer?

Edited by SonofDeath

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Ok here is a tough one. (I know none of you guys won't get it, which is why I am posting it)

 

1/3 = 3.33333 (Goes on forever, has the bar on top of it)

 

1/3*3= 1

 

3.333*3=9.99  (bar)

 

1 does not equal 9.9 bar

But I Stated that both were the same, and multiplied both by 3.

So how did I get a different answer?

1/3 = 0.3333...

Edited by Whats_Up_Bro

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Ok here is a tough one. (I know none of you guys won't get it, which is why I am posting it)

 

1/3 = 3.33333 (Goes on forever, has the bar on top of it)

 

1/3*3= 1

 

3.333*3=9.99  (bar)

 

1 does not equal 9.9 bar

But I Stated that both were the same, and multiplied both by 3.

So how did I get a different answer?

That is a tough one :/

Because 3/3 should be equal to 1, but it is 0.9999 (recurring)

I guess it's just rounded up?

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You are over-complicating this formula. Find a simpler way to solve it. Identify in your own way of thinking, what each segment represents, and you will find your way to the answer. Some times it is better to find these things out for yourself then do it the way as instructed. If you ask your teacher, it will show you have the will to learn. Do you have the will to learn? That is the answer to all academic problems... :)

 

P.S. "Good Luck!"

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Ok here is a tough one. (I know none of you guys won't get it, which is why I am posting it)

 

1/3 = 3.33333 (Goes on forever, has the bar on top of it)

 

1/3*3= 1

 

3.333*3=9.99  (bar)

 

1 does not equal 9.9 bar

But I Stated that both were the same, and multiplied both by 3.

So how did I get a different answer?

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_.9_repeating_equal_to_1

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