Classifying Rational Numbers

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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Is 25% a rational number?

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Yes, 25% can be expressed as 0.25 or 25/100, which is a rational number.

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Where does the number -1 1/2 belong?

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-1 1/2 is a rational number because it can be expressed as -3/2.

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What type of number is 8/4?

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8/4 is a whole number because it simplifies to 2.

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Is -3 an integer?

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Yes, -3 is an integer because it is a whole number that is not a fraction.

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What is the difference between whole numbers and integers?

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Whole numbers are non-negative numbers (0, 1, 2, ...), while integers include all whole numbers and their negative counterparts (-1, -2, ...).

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Can a whole number be a rational number?

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Yes, all whole numbers are also rational numbers because they can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator of 1.

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What is an example of a rational number?

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An example of a rational number is 3/4, which can be expressed as a fraction.

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Is 0 a rational number?

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Yes, 0 is a rational number because it can be expressed as 0/1.

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Where does the number 5 belong?

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The number 5 is a whole number, an integer, and a rational number.