Rational and Irrational Number Line

Where would the irrational number √5 be on a number line?

• Between 2 and 3

• Between 4 and 5

• Between 1 and 2

• Between 3 and 4

Which of the following numbers is a rational number?

• All of the given numbers

• None of the given numbers

• Only the negative numbers

• Only the even numbers

Which of the following numbers are not a rational number? (There are 2.)

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which point most closely corresponds to the √8 on the number line below? (Click the question to see the picture)

• P

• Q

• R

• S

A rational number can be written as terminating or repeating decimals.

• true

• false

Which best represents point Z on the number line?

• √165

• √149

• √12.2

• √13

• M

• L

• K

• J

True or False: The set of irrational numbers is a subset of rational numbers.

• True

• False