Math Problem Statement

Which of the following are rational numbers? Select all correct answers.

Select all that apply:

0.4141141114…

√5

12/13

−6

5.2481

0.6565565556…

Solution

Let's evaluate each number to determine which are rational.

  1. 0.4141141114…

    • This is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal, meaning it cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
    • Not rational.
  2. √5

    • The square root of 5 is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers and it has a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal expansion.
    • Not rational.
  3. 12/13

    • This is a ratio of two integers (a fraction), and it can be expressed exactly as 1213\frac{12}{13}.
    • Rational.
  4. −6

    • This is an integer, and all integers are rational because they can be expressed as a ratio (e.g., 6=61-6 = \frac{-6}{1}).
    • Rational.
  5. 5.2481

    • This is a terminating decimal, and terminating decimals are always rational because they can be expressed as fractions (e.g., 5.2481=52481100005.2481 = \frac{52481}{10000}).
    • Rational.
  6. 0.6565565556…

    • This is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal, so it cannot be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
    • Not rational.

Final Answer:

  • Rational numbers: 12/13, −6, 5.2481
  • Not rational numbers: 0.4141141114…, √5, 0.6565565556…

Would you like more details or clarification?

Relative questions:

  1. What makes a number irrational?
  2. Can a repeating decimal be considered rational?
  3. How do we convert terminating decimals into fractions?
  4. Why is the square root of non-perfect squares irrational?
  5. What is the difference between rational and irrational numbers?

Tip:

Remember, any decimal that either terminates or repeats can always be expressed as a fraction, making it rational.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Numbers
Irrational Numbers
Decimal Representations
Fractions

Formulas

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Theorems

Rational numbers are those that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers.
Irrational numbers cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9