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which number is irrational? explain
A. 37
B. 542
C. -3.2
D. 0
A. 37
B. 542
C. -3.2
D. 0
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D. 0
None of the given options are irrational numbers. Here's why:
A. 37 is an integer and all integers are rational numbers as they can be expressed as a fraction where the denominator is 1 (e.g., 37/1).
B. 542 is also an integer and therefore a rational number (e.g., 542/1).
C. -3.2 is a rational number as it can be expressed as a fraction (e.g., -16/5).
D. 0 is also a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction with a non-zero denominator (e.g., 0/1).
An irrational number is one that cannot be expressed as a fraction or a ratio of two integers. Examples include the square root of 2, pi, and the golden ratio.
None of the given options are irrational numbers. Here's why:
A. 37 is an integer and all integers are rational numbers as they can be expressed as a fraction where the denominator is 1 (e.g., 37/1).
B. 542 is also an integer and therefore a rational number (e.g., 542/1).
C. -3.2 is a rational number as it can be expressed as a fraction (e.g., -16/5).
D. 0 is also a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction with a non-zero denominator (e.g., 0/1).
An irrational number is one that cannot be expressed as a fraction or a ratio of two integers. Examples include the square root of 2, pi, and the golden ratio.