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Question 5

Let $ x$ be the base seven number $ x = 0.\overline{250}$.

Write $ x$ as a fraction: $ \displaystyle{x = \frac{p}{q}}$, where $ p$ and $ q$ are positive integers, with no common factors.
Also write $ x$ as a decimal and in base two.
Are the decimal and base two representations of $ x$ unique? Discuss.



George A. J. Sparling 2012-04-25