Multiple Choice Question

An irrational number, d, has a value such that 6 < d < 7. Which of the following is a possible value for d ?

A. \sqrt{6.2}

B. 2π

C. \sqrt{13}

D. 6π

1 answer

To determine which of the given options is an irrational number \( d \) that satisfies \( 6 < d < 7 \), we can evaluate each option:

A. \( \sqrt{6.2} \)

Calculating \( \sqrt{6.2} \):

  • Since \( 6.2 \) is between \( 6 \) and \( 7 \), its square root will also be between \( \sqrt{6} \) and \( \sqrt{7} \).
  • Since \( \sqrt{6} \approx 2.45 \) and \( \sqrt{7} \approx 2.65 \), it follows that \( \sqrt{6.2} \approx 2.49 \), which is much less than \( 7 \). Thus, \( \sqrt{6.2} < 6.5 \).

Not a valid option.

B. \( 2\pi \)

Calculating \( 2\pi \):

  • \( 2\pi \approx 6.283 \), which is indeed between \( 6 \) and \( 7 \).
  • This number is also irrational.

Valid option.

C. \( \sqrt{13} \)

Calculating \( \sqrt{13} \):

  • \( \sqrt{13} \approx 3.605 \), which is much less than \( 6.5 \).

Not a valid option.

D. \( 6\pi \)

Calculating \( 6\pi \):

  • \( 6\pi \approx 18.85 \), which is much larger than \( 7 \).

Not a valid option.

Considering all of the evaluations, the only option that fits the criteria \( 6 < d < 7 \) and is an irrational number is:

B. \( 2\pi \)