Irrational Number

Definition of Irrational Number         

• Irrational numbers are real numbers that cannot be expressed as fractions, terminating decimals, or repeating decimals.

Examples of Irrational Number

• are few examples of irrational numbers.

Solved Example on Irrational Number

Identify the irrational number.

Choices:

A. 0.3

B.

C.

D.

Correct Answer: C

Step 1:  The value of  is 2.4494897427831780981972840747059. . .     

Step 2:  The value of  is 5.

Step 3: The value of  is 0.6.

Step 4: Among the choices given, only  is an irrational number.

Related Terms for Irrational Number

• Terminating Decimal
• Fraction
• Decimal

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