Question

Is 3.16 a rational number

Answer 1

Yes because it finishes

Answer 2

Yes, it is a rational number

Explanation:

A real number is called a rational number if it can be expressed as
`(p)/(q)`

Where, p and q are distinct integers,

Such that, q ≠ 0,

Here, the given number,

3.16,

`\because 3.16=(316)/(100)=(79)/(25)`

Where, both 79 and 25 are integers also 25 ≠ 0,

Hence, 3.16 is a rational number.