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    Maths query

    Is 0.9999999 recurring equal to 1?

    #2
    Yes.

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      #3
      No

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        #4
        Indeed it is
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          #5
          Simple arithmetic proof:

          1 ÷ 3 = 0.333…
          0.333… ✕ 3 = 0.999…

          ∴ 1 = 0.999…

          Q.E.D.

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            #6
            Yes, if you're using the real number system (not necessarily otherwise).

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              #7
              Nearly
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                #8
                Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post
                Is 0.9999999 recurring equal to 1?
                Longer answer: It depends on what you mean by 0.9999999 recurring; and what you mean by "equal".

                Short answer: WjamesbrownS.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Doggy Styles View Post
                  Is 0.9999999 recurring equal to 1?
                  Obviously not if recurring .99 is infinite.
                  "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by scooterscot View Post
                    Obviously not if recurring .99 is infinite.
                    As I said, it depends on what you mean by "equal".

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