Q11. - Algebra 2

Question

Name the sets of numbers to which each number belongs.

 $\mathbf{0}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{86}$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

Rational numbers and Real numbers.

Step 1 – Description of step.

Rational numbers are the numbers expressed in terms of $\frac{\mathbf{p}}{\mathbf{q}}$ where $\mathbf{p}\mathbf{ }\mathbf{and}\mathbf{ }\mathbf{q}$ are integers and $\mathbf{q}\ne \mathbf{0}$.

Step 2 – Description of step.

All numbers that we see in everyday life are real numbers.

Step 3 – Description of step.

$0.86$ can be represented in terms of fractions. From step 1 and step 2 it can be concluded that $0.86$ belongs to the set of rational numbers and real numbers.