Question

dentify which condition is necessary for a number to be rational.(1 point) Responses It must be written as a fraction. It must be written as a fraction. It must not be an endless decimal. It must not be an endless decimal. It must be able to be expressed as an integer divided by a nonzero integer. It must be able to be expressed as an integer divided by a nonzero integer. It must not be negative.

Answer 1

The necessary condition for a number to be rational is: It must be able to be expressed as an integer divided by a nonzero integer.

This definition encompasses fractions and whole numbers, including negative numbers, so the emphasis on being non-negative is not necessary for a number to be considered rational.