Question

Is 50.2 a rational or an irrational number, why?

Answer 1

Rational.

Explanation:

`\textbf{A rational number is a real number that can be expressed as}~ (p)/(q),\\\\\textbf{where}~ p~ \textbf{and}~ q~ \textbf{are integers.}\\\\ \boxed{50.2 = (502)/(10)}\\\\ \textbf{50.2 can be expressed as a ratio of two integers,}~ \textbf{so it is a rational number.}`