Section 1 - Question 9
Frankie argues that the fraction 20 is a rational number because the square root of 20 is 10. Frankie believes that because 10 is a whole number, it is rational
Alejandro disagrees. He believes that 20 is a rational number because the square root falls between 4 and 5, and the decimal terminates.
Which statement BEST describes who is correct?
А
Frankie is correct because the 20 is 10 which is a rational number.
B
Alejandro is correct because the 20 falls between 4 and 5 and the decimal terminates
С
Both students are correct because 20 is a rational number.
D
Neither student is correct because 20 is an irrational number
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