A number $^{'} x^{'}$ was found to be represented in the simplest $\frac{p}{q}$ form. The decimal expansion of this number was found to be 5.3333333333..... Find the value of p - q.

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Solution

The correct option is C
13

Given decimal is 5.3333333......
Let, $x = 5.3333333......$
Therefore, $10 x = 53.33333333....$
Subtracting $x$ from $10 x$ , we get
$10 x - x = 53.33333.. - 5.33333.. = 48$
$\Rightarrow 9 x = 48$
$\Rightarrow x = \frac{48}{9} = \frac{16}{3} = \frac{p}{q}$
So, $p - q = 16 - 3$
$∴ p - q = 13$

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