Determine if 0, point, 8, 4, 3, 7, 50.84375 is rational or irrational and give a reason for your answer.

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To determine whether the numbers given (0, point, 8, 4, 3, 7, 50.84375) are rational or irrational, we need to understand the definitions:

  • Rational numbers are numbers that can be expressed as the quotient of two integers (a fraction), where the denominator is not zero.
  • Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers and are not terminating or repeating decimals.

Now, let's analyze each number:

  1. 0: This is a rational number because it can be expressed as \( \frac{0}{1} \).

  2. point: It seems like this might be shorthand or a typo, but if it refers to "0.0", it is also a rational number because it can be expressed as \( \frac{0}{1} \).

  3. 8: This is a rational number because it can be expressed as \( \frac{8}{1} \).

  4. 4: This is also a rational number because it can be expressed as \( \frac{4}{1} \).

  5. 3: Another rational number, as it can be written as \( \frac{3}{1} \).

  6. 7: This is a rational number as well, expressed as \( \frac{7}{1} \).

  7. 50.84375: This is a rational number because it is a terminating decimal, which can also be expressed as \( \frac{5084375}{100000} \).

In conclusion, all of the numbers listed (0, point (assuming it’s 0.0), 8, 4, 3, 7, and 50.84375) are rational numbers.