12/4 irrational or rational number
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the number:
12/4
Determine if it is a rational or irrational number:
Explanation:
12/4 is also equivalent to 3, which means that it is a rational number. Rational numbers are considered to be numbers that are ratio of two integers or natural numbers, thus 3 is a ratio of 12 and 4. Rational numbers are also numbers that are not repeating or non terminating, and it can be measured in a finite way, while Irrational numbers cannot be measure in a finite way. Irrational numbers can be repeating in an infinite manner, and it cannot be written in fractional form.
Final answer: 12/4 is a Rational Number