A rational number can be expressed as a terminating decimal if the denominator has factors ________

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Question

A rational number can be expressed as a terminating decimal if the denominator has factors _________.

2, 3 or 5

Only 2 and 3

3 or 5

2 or 5

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We know, any rational number with its denominator is in the form of 2^m × 5ⁿ, where m,n are positive integers are terminating decimals.

So, option A is correct.