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Which number produces a rational number when added to 1/5?A.-2/3B. -1.41421356...C. Square root of 11D. Pi

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Answer

The answer is -2/3 (OPTION A)

Problem Statement

The question asks us which number would produce a rational number when added to 1/5.

Method

To solve this question, there are a couple of things to know:

1 Whenever we add a rational number to another rational number, we get another rational number. Rational numbers are positive and negative whole numbers; and positive and negative fractions.

2. Whenever we add an irrational number like pi to another irrational number, the result is irrational

3. Whenever we add an irrational number to a rational number, the result is an irrational number.

Implementation

The number we are given is 1/5, which is a fraction and therefore, a rational number. This means that to have a result of a rational number, then we need to add 1/5 by another rational number.

The only option that is rational is -2/3

Final Answer

The answer is -2/3 (OPTION A)

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