5. Which of the following is a rational number?

A.

B.

C.

D.

6. Which of the following is an irrational number?

A.

B.

C.

D.

7. Which of the following is an irrational number?

A.

B.

C.

D.

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 8. Which of the following is an irrational number?

A.

B.

C.

D.

9. Which number is most likely an irrational number?

2.200000000...
21.844444444...
45.320320320...
0.180942869...
A. 21.844444444...
B. 0.180942869...
C. 2.200000000...
D. 45.320320320...

10. Which statement correctly describes the number ?

A. The number is irrational because it is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal.

B. The number is irrational because it is a repeating decimal.
C. The number is rational because it is a terminating decimal.
D. The number is rational because it is a repeating, non-terminating decimal.

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 Answers: Rational & Irrational Numbers
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
5. D
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. D

Explanations
1. Any number that can be expressed as an integer divided by a nonzero integer is a rational number. In
decimal notation, rational numbers either terminate or repeat.

Any number that has a nonterminating or nonrepeating decimal representation is an irrational number.

The given set of numbers contains all irrational numbers.

2. An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are
integers and q is not equal to zero.

3. Rational numbers can be written as , where p and q are both integers and q is not equal to zero.

Find the number that can be written as .

Since can be written as a fraction of two integers, is a rational number.

4. A number that terminates in zeros or repeats a sequence of digits to the right of the decimal point is
called a rational number.

A number that does not terminate nor repeat a sequence of digits to the right of the decimal point is
called an irrational number.

The number can be rewritten as 4.690415..., which does not terminate nor repeat a sequence of
digits. So, the number is irrational because it can be written as a non-repeating, non-terminating
decimal.
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