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There exists a least positive rational number. Which of the following could be the least positive rational number?

A) 0.0001
B) 1
C) -0.5
D) 1/3

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Final answer:

The least positive rational number is the smallest number that is both positive and a rational number. In the given options, only 1/3 could be the least positive rational number.

Step-by-step explanation:

The least positive rational number is the smallest number that is both positive and a rational number. A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where the numerator and denominator are both integers. In the given options, only option D) 1/3 is a positive rational number. Therefore, option D) 1/3 could be the least positive rational number.

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