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To find: A rational number and an irrational number between two numbers 6.2 and 6.5 and to write the irrational number to two decimal places only.
Answer to Problem 53HP
The rational number between given two numbers is 6.3 and irrational number is 6.21 (to nearest hundredth).
Explanation of Solution
Given information: Two numbers 6.2 and 6.5.
Concept used: A rational number is either terminating or not terminating but repeating number. And irrational number is non-terminating, non repeating number.
Calculation: So, a terminating number between 6.2 and 6.5 is 6.3 and a non terminating non repeating number in between can be formed as
Conclusion: Thus, by above concept, it is cleared that 6.3 is a rational number and
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