Is a terminating decimal a rational number?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the relationship between terminating decimals and rational numbers, specifically whether terminating decimals can be classified as rational numbers.
Answer
Yes.
The final answer is yes, a terminating decimal is a rational number.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is yes, a terminating decimal is a rational number.
More Information
A terminating decimal has a finite number of digits after the decimal point and can be expressed as a fraction, making it a rational number. For example, 0.5 can be written as 1/2.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse terminating decimals with repeating or non-terminating decimals, which can be rational or irrational numbers.
Sources
- Terminating Decimal: Definition, Uses, Theorem, Examples, Facts - SplashLearn - splashlearn.com
- Identifying Rational Decimal Numbers | Algebra - Study.com - study.com
- Terminating Decimal - LearnAlberta.ca - learnalberta.ca
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