Express the Repeating Decimal as a Fraction in Lowest Terms

question 216

Multiple Choice

Express the repeating decimal as a fraction in lowest terms.
-A pendulum bob swings through an arc 80 inches long on its first swing. Each swing thereafter, it swings only 70% as far as on the previous swing. How far will it swing altogether before coming to a complete stop? Round to the nearest inch when necessary.

• A) 267 inches
• B) 114 inches
• C) 133 inches
• D) 229 inches

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