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SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 3

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 09/03/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q3

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If A = 0.142857142857 and B = 0.16666 ......, then what is the value of  ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct option is 4.

A = 0.142857142857

or, 1000000A = 142857 + 0.142857

or, 1000000A = 142857 + A

or, 

or, 

Now,

B = 0.16666.........

or, 100B = 16 + 0.6666.........

or, 100B = 16 + P (let say, P = 0.6666....)

So, 10P = 6 + 0.66666.......

or, 10P = 6 + P.

or,

So, 100B = 

or, 

So, .