Question

Is this number rational or irrational
4.375

Answer 1

The number 4.375 is rational because it can be expressed as a fraction. Specifically, it can be written as \( \frac{4375}{1000} \). Rational numbers are defined as numbers that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. Since 4.375 can be expressed in this way, it is a rational number.