Q. Is 8.699 a rational number?Choices:(A) yes(B) no
Analyze number 8.699: Step 1: Analyze the number 8.699.8.699 has exactly 3 digits after the decimal point, which indicates it is a terminating decimal.
Determine rationality of 8.699: Step 2: Determine if 8.699 is rational or irrational.A rational number can be expressed as a fraction where both the numerator and the denominator are integers. Since 8.699 is a terminating decimal, it can be expressed as a fraction (8699/1000).
Conclude rationality of 8.699: Step 3: Conclude based on the properties of rational numbers.Since 8.699 can be expressed as a fraction with integers in both the numerator and the denominator, it is a rational number.
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