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If 14.287628762876........ can be represented in pq form, then 'p - q ' is ________.


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132863

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142862

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142876

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142863

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Solution

The correct option is A

132863


Let 'x' = 14.287628762876 ------- (i)

then 10000x = 142876.287628762876 --------(ii)

Subtracting (i) from (ii) we get

10000x - x = 142876.287628762876 - 14.287628762876

9999x = 142862

then 'x' = 1428629999

p = 142862, q = 9999

So, p-q = 132863


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