Rational vs. Irrational Numbers

Which of the following is an example of a rational number between 7 and 8?

• 7.8333333...

• √52

• 7 1/9

• Both a and c

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The rational numbers between 7 and 8 are 7.8333333... and 7 1/9. Therefore, both choices a and c are examples of rational numbers between 7 and 8.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

Which of the following is an example of an irrational number between 6 and 7?

• 2π

• 6.875

• √32

• Both a and c

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 2π, which is an irrational number between 6 and 7 as it is approximately 6.28, falling within the given range.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

The square roots of perfect squares will ________ be irrational numbers.

• sometimes

• always

• never

• frequently

Repeating decimals will ________ be rational numbers.

• sometimes

• always

• never

• frequently

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Square roots will ________ be irrational numbers.

• sometimes

• always

• never

• frequently

Answer explanation

Square roots can be rational (e.g., the square root of 4 is 2) or irrational (e.g., the square root of 2). Therefore, square roots will sometimes be irrational numbers.

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Liam is measuring the temperature in his science experiment. Which is an example of a rational value between -8 and -9 degrees Celsius?

• -8.5

• -√100

• -7.75

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

• rational

• irrational

• rational

• irrational

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CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Rational or Irrational?

0.15893...

• rational

• irrational

Answer explanation

The number 0.15893... is irrational because it is a non-repeating and non-terminating decimal, which cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

Rational or Irrational?

-17

• rational

• irrational

Answer explanation

The number -17 is a rational number because it can be expressed as a ratio of two integers (-17/1). Rational numbers are those that can be written as a fraction.