Question

Will multiplying 3.14 by a fraction result in a rational answer

Answer 1

Yes. When you multiply a fraction by 3.14, the results will be a rational answer.

Explanation:

Let's look at some examples. The fractions we are going to be using are
`(1)/(2)` ,
`(3)/(4)` , and
`(7)/(8)`

We are going to multiply these fractions by 3.14 and prove that when you multiply a fraction by 3.14, your results will be rational.

Ex. 1

`(1)/(2)*3.14 = 1.57`

Ex. 2

`(3)/(4)*3.14=2.355`

Ex. 3

`(7)/(8)*3.14=2.7475`

So, based on these fractions, then we can conclude that when you multiply a fraction by 3.14, then your answer will be rational.