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Find the smallest positive rational number by which 1/7 should be multiplied so that its decimal . . .

Question : Find the smallest positive rational number by which 1/7 should be multiplied so that its decimal expansion terminates after 2 places places of decimal.

Doubt by Gurjot.

Solution : 

(1/7)×(7/100) = 1/100 = 0.01

Hence, the required smallest positive rational number is 7/100