Jesse argued the fraction 1/12 is a rational number because the decimal equivalent repeats. Alyssa disagrees. She believes that 1/12
is rational because the decimal equivalent terminates.

Which statement BEST describes who is correct?

A
Jesse is correct. The decimal equivalent is 0.08333… where the three repeats.
B
Alyssa is correct. The decimal equivalent is 0.083 where the three terminates.
C
Both students are correct because the decimal equivalent is 0.0833 where the three repeats before it terminates.
D
Neither student is correct. The decimal equivalent neither repeats nor terminates making it an irrational number.