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Rational Numbers in Mathematics

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What is a rational number?

A number that is never a whole number.

A number that can be expressed as a finite decimal or a ratio of integers. (correct)

A number that cannot be expressed as a decimal.

A number that is always an integer.

Which of the following is an example of a rational number?

$\pi$

0.5 (correct)

$\sqrt{2}$

What is a common use of rational numbers in the real world?

Solving quadratic equations.

Representing fractions in cooking recipes. (correct)

Calculating the value of pi.

Measuring the circumference of a circle.

Why are rational numbers important in mathematics?

<p>Because they can be used to represent fractions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of rational numbers?

<p>They can be expressed as a finite decimal or a ratio of integers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Understanding Rational Numbers

A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, i.e., a fraction.
Examples of rational numbers include 3/4, 22/7, and 1/2.

Identifying Rational Numbers

An example of a rational number is 0.5, which can be expressed as 1/2.

Real-World Applications

Rational numbers have a common use in the real world, such as in cooking recipes, measurement conversions, and financial transactions.

Importance in Mathematics

Rational numbers are important in mathematics because they provide a foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts, such as algebra and calculus.
They also allow for precise representation and manipulation of quantities.

Characteristics

A characteristic of rational numbers is that they can be expressed in decimal form, either terminating (e.g., 0.5) or recurring (e.g., 0.333...).

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Test your understanding of rational numbers, including their definition, real-world applications, and importance in mathematics. Explore the characteristics of rational numbers and their everyday uses.