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Which number is not a rational number? A. 18.46 B. -5 C. 4/11 D. 1.4523789054​

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Answer:

D

Explanation:

Rational numbers are numbers which can be expressed as a ratio of two integers (i.e. a fraction containing only whole numbers). Numbers which can't, such as the value of π, are irrational.

18.46 can be expressed as 923/50 (it does not matter that the fraction is top-heavy).

-5 can be expressed as -5/1 (-5 is already a whole number and anything divided by 1 is itself).

4/11 is already whole number fraction.

D looks like a neverending decimal which isn't recurring. Assuming this is the case, it is not possible to express it as a ratio of two integers. However neverending decimals really should be indicated by putting "..." at the end.

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1.4523789054 is not a rational number
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