Solution:
Concept:
A rational number is a number that is expressed as the ratio of two integers, where the denominator should not be equal to zero, whereas an irrational number cannot be expressed in the form of fractions. Rational numbers are terminating decimals but irrational numbers are non-terminating and non-recurring.
The number given in the question is
The number above shows that
279 is repeating in this particular decimal
Hence,
The final answer is
RATIONAL NUMBER