Recurring decimals and rational numbers are closely related

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Problem

Recurring decimals and rational numbers are closely related. Read the statements below and respond. (i) Explain why every decimal expansion that contains a repeating block of digits represents a rational number. (ii) Using an algebraic method, convert 0.081‾0.0\overline{81} to a fraction and simplify your answer. (iii) Write the fraction obtained in part (ii) as a mixed number, if necessary.

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