Question

Classify the following as rational or irrational numbers? $1.7324$

Answer 1

Definition:

• Rational number:

A rational number is a number that is expressed as the ratio of two integers, where the denominator should not be equal to zero.

• Irrational number:

An irrational number is a type of real number which be represented as a simple fraction. It can be expressed in the form of a ratio.

Given Data:

Given number is $1.7324$

Explanation:

1. We can write $1.7324$as$\frac{17324}{10000}$.
2. $\frac{17324}{10000}$can be written in the $\frac{p}{q}$form where, q=10000≠0
3. Then, we can say that $1.7324$ is a rational number.

Final Answer:

$1.7324$ is a rational number.