Arithmetic of Computers

Arithmetic of Computers

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Lesson 4

Practice Makes Perfect

Prowess with powers

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Your answer :
3(4 − 1) = (1)/(12).
When you are trying to find the actual value of a number written as a power, consider the power alone first. Put it into the form of a decimal number, then do the rest of the indicated arithmetic. In the present case you should proceed as follows:
3(4 − 1) = 3(1)/(4) = ?
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Answer to Self-Test Question 6, Lesson 4 :
a. (4)/(3) = 1(1)/(3); b. (6)/(4) = 1(1)/(2); c. (5)/(4) = 1(1)/(4); d. (7)/(9); e. (8)/(8) = 1.

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