Q. Is 10.495 a rational number?Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Analyze Number 10.495: Step 1: Analyze the number 10.495.10.495 has exactly three digits after the decimal point, which indicates it is a terminating decimal.
Terminating Decimals: Step 2: Determine if terminating decimals are rational.A decimal that terminates is considered a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction with a denominator that is a power of 10.
Conclude Rational Number: Step 3: Conclude based on the properties of rational numbers.Since 10.495 is a terminating decimal, it can be expressed as 100010495, which is a fraction of two integers. Therefore, 10.495 is a rational number.
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