Question

1. Select the three rational numbers.

A. 5/1
B. 7/0
C. -0.02
D. 4.17(the 7 repeats)
E. 3.14 (pi)
F. 3.14 (pi squared)

Answer 1

A. 5/1

C. -0.02

D. 4.177777....

Explanation:

Rational numbers can be written as a ratio of numbers, such as 5/1. As decimals, the numbers either

*** "terminate" the decimal has a certain number of digits and then stops, such -0.02, this can be written as a ratio -2/100 which is -1/50

OR

*** "repeats" , such as 4.17777... which can also be written as a ratio, 4.1777... = 188/45

7/0 is undefined and the pi numbers are irrational, the digits of the decimal do not repeat and do not ever end, therefore NOT rational.