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Is 7.87 irrational or rational? Please help

User Andy Wan
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Hello!

A rational number can be written as a fraction or mixed number. An irrational number can't.

7.87 = 7 87/100

It can be written as a mixed number, so therefore it is rational.

Answer ⇒ rational

Hope this helps! :)
User Streight
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7.87 is a rational number, because it is a terminated number


hope this helps
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