Why is the number -4/7 a rational number?

Question

A.
It is the quotient of -4 divided by 7.
B.
It is the quotient of 7 divided by -4.
C.
It is the quotient of -4 divided by -7.
D.
It is the quotient of -7 divided by -4.

Answer 1

A number is considered rational if it can be expressed as a quotient of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. The number -4/7 can indeed be expressed as the quotient of -4 divided by 7.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. It is the quotient of -4 divided by 7.