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Number theory Difficulty 1.0 Junior Find the answer United Kingdom

What is the sum of the recurring decimals 0.1˙+0.2˙+0.3˙+0.4˙0.\dot{1} + 0.\dot{2} + 0.\dot{3} + 0.\dot{4}?

(A) 1.1˙1.\dot{1} (B) 1.1˙0˙1.\dot{1}0\dot{} (C) 1.11.1 (D) 1.0˙1˙1.\dot{0}1\dot{} (E) 11

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