Question

Is 2.88 rational or irrational

Answer 1

Answer:

rational

Step-by-step explanation:

A rational number can be expressed in the form

$\frac{a}{b}$ ← where a and b are integers

Given

2.88

= 2 $\frac{88}{100}$

= $\frac{2(100)+88}{100}$

= $\frac{288}{100}$ ← in rational form

Answer 2

Answer:

2.88 is a rational number.

Step-by-step explanation:

A rational number is a number that can be expressed as a ratio or fraction. Since we can write 2.88 as a fraction, (72/25) we know that it is a rational number.

Other examples of rational numbers include:

-4

8

9/3

8.28

8.999999999...