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Which describes a number that cannot be irrational?A. a number that represents the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle B. a number that can be written as the ratio of two integers C. a number that can be used to solve an algebraic equation D. a number that represents the length of the diagnostic of a square

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a number that can be written as the ratio of two integers (option B)

Step-by-step explanation:

Irrational number cannot be written in the fractional form

Rational numbers can be written in the form of fraction

Checking the options:

a) Circumference = πd

where d = diameter

π = Circumference/diameter

π is an irrational number

b) A number written as ratio of two intergers can be written in the form of fraction

Hence, it is rational

c) A number that we can use in solving an algebraic equation can be any real number.

From a real number, we have rational and irrational numbers. So, there is the likelihood we get an irrational number

d) side of a square = a

diagonal² = a² + a²

length of diagonal of a square = √(a² + a²) = √2a²

This can also yield either irrational or rational numbers.

A number that cannot be irrational means a number that is rational.

From the option, the only one without doubt that it is rational is a number that can be written as the ratio of two integers (option B)

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