Rational Numbers

Which of the following could represent a diver’s position in relation to the surface of the water after diving into a pool? Select all that apply.

• 3 meters

• -2 meters

• -3.1 meters

• 1 7/8 meters

• -2 1/2 meters

• .26

Marco states that 7.696696669…… is a rational number because it is a repeating decimal. Is he correct?

• Yes

• No

Marco states that 7.696696669…… is a rational number because it is a repeating decimal. Is he correct? Justify your previous answer. (in complete sentences)

A diver swims 5.875 feet up to the surface of the water. Which number represents the diver’s position in relation to the surface before swimming to the top?

• -5.9 feet

• -58 feet

• 0.008

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which rational number is the additive inverse of -0.75?

Which of the following are true statements? Select all that apply.

• All integers are rational numbers.

• Repeating decimals are not rational numbers.

• Terminating decimals are rational numbers.

• 0.278254….. is a terminating decimal, therefore it is a rational number.

Which pairs of rational numbers are equivalent? Select all that apply.