In a decimal, a bar over a digit indicates that the digit repeats indefinitely. If \(a\) and \(b\) are integers, \(\dfrac{a}3-\dfrac{b}4=0.4\overline{16}\) and \(a+b=17,\) what is the value of \(a?\)
(A) 5
(B) 7
(C) 8
(D) 9
(E) 10
Answer: C
Source: Manhattan GMAT
In a decimal, a bar over a digit indicates that the digit repeats indefinitely. If \(a\) and \(b\) are integers,
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