Question

MP Reason Inductively A rational number

is any number that can be written as a
fraction with a numerator and denominator
that are both whole numbers. Is a percent a
rational number? Explain your reasoning

A. Yes, because it can be expressed as a fraction.
B. No, because it has a decimal representation.
C. Yes, because it is a whole number.
D. No, because it is an irrational number.

Answer 1

A percent can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 100, making it a rational number.

Step-by-step explanation:

A percent is a way of expressing a fractional amount using a whole divided into 100 parts. A percent is a ratio whose denominator is 100. A percent can be converted to a fraction by writing the value of the percent as a fraction with a denominator of 100 and simplifying the fraction if possible. Therefore, a percent can be expressed as a rational number, making option A. Yes, because it can be expressed as a fraction, the correct answer.