Q. Is (143)⋅(717) rational or irrational?Choose 1 answer:(A) Rational(B) Irrational(C) It can be either rational or irrational
Define Rational Number: Define what a rational number is.A rational number is a number that can be expressed as the quotient or fractionqp of two integers, where p and q are integers and q is not zero.
Analyze Given Expression: Analyze the given expression.The given expression is (143)⋅(717). Both 3 and 7 are integers, and both 14 and 71 are integers that are not zero.
Multiply Numerators and Denominators: Multiply the numerators and denominators.(3×7)/(14×71)=21/994
Check Result for Rational Number: Check if the result is a rational number.Since 21 and 994 are both integers and 994 is not zero, the fraction 99421 represents a rational number.
Answer Question Prompt: Answer the question prompt.The expression (143)⋅(717) is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction of two integers with a non-zero denominator.
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