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A rational number that equals to 2. \(\bar{6}\) is A) 7/3B) 8/3C) 16/7D) 17/7

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Correct option is (B) 8/3

Let x = \(2.\bar 6\)

i.e., x = 2.666.....   ________(1)

Multiply equation (1) by 10, we get

10x = 26.666.....      ________(2)

Subtract equation (1) from (2), we get

9x = 24

\(\Rightarrow x=\frac{24}9=\frac83\)

Hence, rational number that equals to \(2.\bar 6\) is \(\frac83.\)

Correct option is B) 8/3



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