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A rational number is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. expressible in a recessing decimal.
  2. not expressible in a recessing decimal.
  3. always expressible in a recessing decimal.
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: expressible in a recessing decimal.

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. expressible in a recessing decimal. šŸ“š Explanation: A rational number is any number that can be written as a fraction where the top and bottom are whole numbers. When written as a decimal, rational numbers either end or repeat a pattern. A 'recessing' or recurring decimal is one where a digit or group of digits repeats forever. This property is a key way to distinguish rational numbers from irrational ones.