Question

Is 2.88 rational or irrational

Answer 1

2.88 is a rational number.

Explanation:

A rational number is a number that can be expressed as a ratio or fraction. Since we can write 2.88 as a fraction, (72/25) we know that it is a rational number.

Other examples of rational numbers include:

-4

8

9/3

8.28

8.999999999...

Answer 2

rational

Explanation:

A rational number can be expressed in the form

`(a)/(b)` ← where a and b are integers

Given

2.88

= 2
`(88)/(100)`

=
`(2(100)+88)/(100)`

=
`(288)/(100)` ← in rational form