Rational and Irrational Numbers Quick Check

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Question
Which of the following is irrational?(1 point)
Responses

3.6363636363636363...
3.6363636363636363...

−7837
negative 7 Start Fraction 8 over 37 End Fraction

3√4
Start Fraction Start Root 3 End Root over 4 End Fraction

52.781654292

1 answer

To identify which of the following numbers is irrational, let's analyze each option:

  1. 3.6363636363636363... - This number is a repeating decimal, which can be expressed as a fraction (in this case, \( \frac{109}{30} \)). Therefore, it is rational.

  2. −7837 - This is an integer and can be expressed as a fraction (\( \frac{-7837}{1} \)), so it is rational.

  3. −7 Start Fraction 8 over 37 End Fraction - Assuming this means \(-7\frac{8}{37}\), this is a mixed number that can be converted to an improper fraction, making it rational.

  4. 3√4 Start Fraction Start Root 3 End Root over 4 End Fraction - Assuming this is meant to read as \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\), where \(\sqrt{3}\) is indeed an irrational number, making the entire expression irrational.

  5. 52.781654292 - This number is a non-repeating decimal. While it may appear to be a long decimal, if it does not repeat, it is still considered rational if it can be expressed as a fraction.

Given this analysis, the only irrational number in the list is \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\).