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Classify -4.2.(a)Integer(b)Irrational(c)Rational(d)Natural

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(c)Rational

Step-by-step explanation:

To classify -4.2, we first define the terms in the options.

Integers

Integers are positive and negative whole numbers. Examples of integers are 3, -4,0 etc.

Rational Numbers

These are numbers that can be expressed in fraction form and usually converts to a terminating or repeating decimal. Examples are 1/2, 2/5, 9/11 etc.

Irrational Numbers

These are numbers that cannot be converted to a terminating or repeating decimal. Examples are 22/7, square root of 2 etc.

Natural Numbers

This is the set of whole numbers starting from 1,2,3...

Therefore, since -4.2 is a terminating decimal, we say it is a Rational Number.

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