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Is √2 a rational or irrational number?

medium MCQ Class 6 · Mathematics · Knowing Our Numbers
  1. Irrational number
  2. Rational number
  3. Integer
  4. Whole number
Answer
Irrational number

The correct answer is Irrational number — Therefore, √2 is an irrational number.

Step-by-step solution

  1. √2 cannot be written in the form p/q where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
  2. Therefore, √2 is an irrational number.

Concept tested: Irrational Numbers

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