Question

Terrence says pi is a rational number since it is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Why is

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Pi cannot be written as a ratio of integers even if it represents a different ratio.

Step-by-step explanation:

A rational number is can be expressed as the quotient of two integers. It can either be a number with or without a decimal part when converted to decimals.

C = 2$\pi$r and D = 2r

                C = $\pi$D

Thus,          $\pi$ = $\frac{C}{D}$

                     = $\frac{22}{7}$= 3.142857143...

Terrence was incorrect because Pi is an irrational number which cannot be represented by a simple fraction without approximation.