1 = 0.999999.....

[Noir]

I saw this the other day and don't know what to make of it.
I knows its wrong, but its also kinda right.
Anyways i'm sure there is an explaination, but how can 1 = 0.999999...

11/11 = 1
1/11 = 0.0909090909....
10/11 = 0.90909090909...

both continue to infinity.

Ergo 1/11 + 10/11 = 0.99999999 and 1.

=/

[The ClayTaurus]

1/11 does not equal .090909090909............... that's the closest approximation.
Same with 10/11.

[Noir]

Oh i see,
Cheers for the reply Clay Taurus

[dan]

Noir, who's that in your avatar?

[Noir]

Noir, who's that in your avatar?


Tis the young and beautiful Shelagh Delaney. The writter of plays such as; 'A taste of honey' and 'A Lion in love' the picture is one of a set from the national portrait gallery.