The rational number between 5 and 8 can be found by taking the average of the two numbers.
Average of 5 and 8 = (5+8)/2 = 13/2 = 6.5
None of the given options (square roots) are equal to 6.5, so there is no rational number between 5 and 8 in the given options.
Which of the following is a rational number between 5 and 8?
A- square root 28
B- square root 36
C- square root 40
D- square root 80
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