Thinking Mathematically (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321867327
ISBN 13: 978-0-32186-732-2

Chapter 1 - Problem Solving and Critical Thinking - 1.1 Inductive and Deductive Reasoning - Exercise Set 1.1 - Page 11: 22

Answer

$\frac{1}{6}$

Work Step by Step

$\frac{1}{1}$, $\frac{1}{2}$, $\frac{1}{3}$, $\frac{1}{4}$, $\frac{1}{5}$ Every next fraction's denominator is obtained by adding 1 in previous fractions denominator So next fraction $\frac{1}{5+1}$ = $\frac{1}{6}$
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