SSC CGL 2018 PYQ — Question 98

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 19/02/2018 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q98

What is the value of 1/0.2 + 1/0.02 + 1/0.002 + ....... upto 9 terms?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 555555555

1/0.2 + 1/0.02 + 1/0.002 + ....... upto 9 terms

= 5 + 50 + 500 + .........upto 9 terms

= 5 × (109 - 1)/(10 - 1) [sum of GP]

= 555555555