Question

T a: find a rational number that is between 5.2 and 5.5. Explain why it is rational. (2 points) part b: find an irrational number that is between 5.2 and 5.5. Explain why it is irrational. Include the decimal approximation of the irrational number to the nearest hundredth. (3 points)

Answer 1

5.3 is one rational number between 5.2 and 5.5.

It is a rational because it can be written as a fraction a/b where a and b are integers ( not = 0):-

5.3 = 53/100.