Which of the following is irrational?

options:

3.6363636363636363...

√3 over 4

−7 and 8 over 37

52.781654292

2 answers

To determine which of the options is irrational, we will analyze each one:

  1. 3.6363636363636363...: This is a repeating decimal. Any repeating decimal can be expressed as a fraction, therefore this number is rational.

  2. √3 over 4: The square root of 3 (√3) is an irrational number. Since the division of an irrational number by a non-zero rational number (4) remains irrational, √3/4 is irrational.

  3. −7 and 8 over 37: This notation seems to represent a mixed number, which can be written as \(-7 + \frac{8}{37}\). Both integers and fractions (like 8/37) are rational. Therefore, this expression is rational.

  4. 52.781654292: This is a finite decimal, which can also be expressed as a fraction. Hence, this number is rational.

Based on the analysis, the option that is irrational is:

√3 over 4.

Estimate the value of 6 x √2 . Which of the following choices is the best estimate?

options:

8.4
8.4

7.1
7.1

6.4
6.4

9.8