Math Problem Statement

Irrational number among the following is: (1) \( \sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2} \) (2) \( \sqrt{21} \times \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}} \) (3) \( \sqrt{2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 7} \) (4) \( \sqrt{\frac{2008}{1004} \times 1} \)

Solution

Let's analyze the question:

The problem is to determine which among the four options represents an irrational number.

Explanation:

  1. Option (1): 2×2\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2}

    • Simplify: 2×2=22=2\sqrt{2} \times \sqrt{2} = \sqrt{2^2} = 2.
    • This is a rational number.
  2. Option (2): 21×37\sqrt{21} \times \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}}

    • Simplify: 21×37=2137=9=3\sqrt{21} \times \sqrt{\frac{3}{7}} = \sqrt{21 \cdot \frac{3}{7}} = \sqrt{9} = 3.
    • This is a rational number.
  3. Option (3): 2×3×5×7\sqrt{2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 7}

    • Simplify: 2×3×5×7=210\sqrt{2 \times 3 \times 5 \times 7} = \sqrt{210}.
    • 210\sqrt{210} cannot be simplified further to a rational number. Hence, it is irrational.
  4. Option (4): 20081004×1\sqrt{\frac{2008}{1004} \times 1}

    • Simplify: 20081004=2\sqrt{\frac{2008}{1004}} = \sqrt{2}.
    • This is irrational, but let's confirm further.

Final Check:

Both options (3) and (4) suggest irrational numbers because 210\sqrt{210} and 2\sqrt{2} cannot be expressed as exact fractions. If the question is to pick one, option (3) fits a general property test.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Irrational Numbers
Square Roots
Simplification

Formulas

\( \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b} = \sqrt{a \cdot b} \)
Simplification of square roots

Theorems

Definition of Irrational Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10