Correct Option (B)
The given recurring decimal is 1.272727..., which can be written as 1.27, where the digits '27' repeat. To convert this into a fraction, follow these steps:
Let x = 1.272727... (Equation 1)
Since two digits are repeating, multiply Equation 1 by 100:
100x = 127.272727... (Equation 2)
Subtract Equation 1 from Equation 2:
100x - x = 127.272727... - 1.272727...
99x = 126
x = 126/99
To simplify the fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 9:
x = (126 ÷ 9) / (99 ÷ 9)
x = 14/11
Therefore, the recurring decimal 1.272727... is equivalent to 14/11.
Incorrect Options:
- Option (A) 13/11: Converting 13/11 to a decimal yields 1.181818..., which is 1.18 recurring. This does not match the given decimal 1.272727....
- Option (C) 127/99: Converting 127/99 to a decimal yields 1.282828..., which is 1.28 recurring. This does not match the given decimal 1.272727....
- Option (D) 137/99: Converting 137/99 to a decimal yields 1.383838..., which is 1.38 recurring. This does not match the given decimal 1.272727....