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The length of a rope is 12.072 centimeters. Is this number rational or irrational why

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12.072 is rational because it could simplify into fraction which is 12072/1000 or 6036/500 or 3018/250 or 1509/125. Hope it help!
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12.072 is irrational because it cannot be simplified into a fraction or ratio.
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