Among the given options, [tex]44.\overline{4}[/tex] is NOT a terminating decimal, making option D the right choice.
A decimal with an end digit is referred to as a terminating decimal. It is a decimal, which means that its digits are limited (or terms).
For instance, 0.15, 0.86, etc.
The decimals that lack an end term are known as non-terminating decimals. There are indefinitely many terms in it.
For instance, 0.235444444........., 0.231111111........, etc.
In the question, we are asked to identify the decimal, which is NOT terminating.
- A. 4.4: It is a terminating decimal, as it ends at the first decimal place with a value of 4.
- B. 4.44: It is a terminating decimal, as it ends at the second decimal place with a value of 4.
- C. 4.0444: It is a terminating decimal, as it ends at the fourth decimal place with a value of 4.
- D. [tex]44.\overline{4}[/tex]: It is NOT a terminating decimal, as the line over the 4 at the first decimal place suggests that the 4 is repeating infinitely.
Thus, among the given options, [tex]44.\overline{4}[/tex] is NOT a terminating decimal, making option D the right choice.
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