Answer:
D. A rational number can be written as a fraction p/q
Step-by-step explanation:
All real numbers are classified into two major categories namely rational and irrational numbers.
A number which can be written in the form [tex]\frac{p}{q}[/tex], p and q are integers and q ≠ 0 is called a rational number.
Ex:
[tex]\frac{1}{2}[/tex] is a rational number
5 is a rational number since 5 can be written as [tex]\frac{5}{1}[/tex] and clearly, 1 ≠ 0
0 is also rational since 0 can be written as [tex]\frac{0}{1}[/tex].
A number which cannot be written in the form [tex]\frac{p}{q}[/tex] is called an irrational number.
Ex:
[tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex] is an irrational number since it cannot be written in [tex]\frac{p}{q}[/tex] form,
Hence, the correct option is D.
