Question

Which number produces a rational answer when added to 0.85

Answer 1

The number that produces a rational answer when added to 0.85 is; 193/180

How to identify rational numbers?

A rational number is an algebraic term expressed as a fraction. The fraction can also be in decimals but only if the decimal places are not repeating or not infinitely long. If they aren't, then these are called irrational numbers.

Now, let us convert 0.85 to a fraction. Thus;

0.85 = 85/100 = 17/20

From the given options, the only one that when added to 0.85 will yield a rational number is 2/9. This is because;

17/20 + 2/9 = 193/180

193/180 is a rational number.

The missing options are;

A. 2/9

B. 0.2645751311...

C. √2

D.

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