Which number is rational?

options:

√2 over 4

0.98989898...

√15

0.23242526...

1 answer

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers (where the denominator is not zero).

Now let's analyze each option:

  1. √2/4: √2 is an irrational number. Dividing an irrational number by a rational number (4) results in an irrational number. So, √2/4 is irrational.

  2. 0.98989898...: This is a repeating decimal (0.98 with "98" repeating). Repeating decimals are rational numbers because they can be expressed as fractions. Therefore, this number is rational.

  3. √15: Similar to √2, √15 is also an irrational number. So, it is not rational.

  4. 0.23242526...: This number does not show a repeating pattern, indicating it is a non-repeating decimal. Non-repeating decimals are irrational numbers. Therefore, this number is also not rational.

From the analysis, the only rational number among the options is 0.98989898....