MHB 10.3.54 repeating decimal + geometric series

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The discussion focuses on converting the repeating decimal 6.94̅32 into a geometric series and then into a fraction. The geometric series representation is derived as 6.94 + Σ(0.0032)(0.01)^k, which is confirmed to be equivalent to choice C. The conversion to a fraction involves breaking down the decimal into its integer and repeating parts, resulting in the final fraction 34369/4950. Participants express difficulty in finding examples for similar problems, highlighting the complexity of the topic. The conversation emphasizes the mathematical processes involved in handling repeating decimals.
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$\tiny{206.10.3.54}$
$\text{Write the repeating decimal first as a geometric series} \\$
$\text{and then as fraction (a ratio of two intergers)} \\$
$\text{Write the repeating decimal as a geometric series} $
$6.94\overline{32}=6.94323232 \\$
$\displaystyle A.\ \ \ 6.94\overline{32}=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}6.94(0.1)^k \\$
$\displaystyle B.\ \ \ 6.94\overline{32}=0.0032+\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}6.94(0.001)^k \\$
$\displaystyle C.\ \ \ 6.94\overline{32}=6.94+\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}0.0032(0.01)^k$

chose c but guessed?
 
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$$6.94\overline{32}=\frac{694}{100}+\frac{32}{100}\cdot\frac{1}{99}=\frac{694}{100}+\frac{32}{10000}\cdot\frac{1}{1-\dfrac{1}{100}}=\frac{694}{100}+\frac{32}{100}\sum_{k=1}^{\infty}\left(\left(\frac{1}{100}\right)^k\right)=\frac{694}{100}+\frac{32}{10000}\sum_{k=0}^{\infty}\left(\left(\frac{1}{100}\right)^k\right)$$

This is equivalent to choice c).

$$6.94\overline{32}=\frac{694}{100}+\frac{32}{9900}=\frac{34369}{4950}$$
 
thanks couldn't find any example on how to do this one.
kinda strange prob!em😎
 

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