Which is greater 0.083 repeating or 0.3 repeating?

[10 points, algebra 2-simplifying complex fractions]according to my answer key the restrictions are -1 and 4. but why not positive 1?

Find the missing factor. write your answer inexponential form.9^2=9^4×

Ithink i know it but i want to be sure so can you me out ?