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Which of the following rational numbers is equal to 2.6 (WITH THIS "_" UP THE 6)?

A: 22/9
B: 24/9
C: 26/9
D: 28/9

User Boio
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B is equal to 2.6 because 24 divided by 9 equals the irrational number 2.666666........
User Dly
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The - up the 6 means the 6 is repeating, unending

That is = 2.66666666.....

The option that gives this checking with your calculator

= 24/9 = 2.666666666.....

Option B.
User Christilyn Arjona
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