When Entering the Number $1 / 7$ Into a Three Digit Base Ten Calculator, the Actual Value

question 34

Multiple Choice

When entering the number $1 / 7$ into a three digit base ten calculator, the actual value entered is

• A) \(1 / 7\)
• B) \(.143\)
• C) \(.142\)
• D) \(.140\)
• E) \(.150\)

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