Question

Which of the following best describes an irrational number?

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D is correct.

D- A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are integers

Step-by-step explanation:

Irrational number:

An irrational number can not be expressed as a fraction or ratio of  integers, like $\frac{p}{q}$ where p and q are integers

And also it can not be expressed as terminating decimal or repeating decimal

Example of the irrational number is given below.

$\sqrt{8}= 2.82842$

$\pi = 3.14285..$

$\sqrt{3}= 2.82842$

Therefore option D (A number that cannot be expressed as a fraction, , where p and q are integers) is correct .