Mathematics GCSE
Recurring Decimal
What Recurring Decimal means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definitions of Recurring Decimal
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A decimal fraction in which a figure or group of figures is repeated indefinitely.
A decimal number that has a digit or group of digits that repeats infinitely.
A decimal number in which a digit or sequence of digits repeats infinitely.
A decimal number where a digit or sequence of digits repeats infinitely.
A decimal in which one or more digits repeat infinitely.
Topics that use Recurring Decimal
- Algebra (OCR GCSE)
- Basic Geometry (OCR GCSE)
- Number Operations and Integers (OCR GCSE)
- Ratio, Proportion and Rates Of Change (OCR GCSE)
- Statistics (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Denominator
- Numerator
- Percentage Multiplier
- Compound Interest
- Equivalent Fractions
- Multiplier
- Reciprocal
- Reverse Percentage
Using Recurring Decimal in the exam
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