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Rational Numbers (Q) – Definition, Examples & 20 Solved MCQs for Competitive Exams

⭐ Rational Numbers (Q) – Detailed Description

A Rational Number, denoted by Q, is any number that can be expressed in the form:

where:

  • p and q are integers,
  • q ≠ 0.

In simple words, rational numbers are fractions, integers, terminating decimals, and repeating decimals.

Set Representation

Key Features of Rational Numbers

  1. Can be positive, negative, or zero
  2. Every integer is rational (e.g., 5 = 5/1)
  3. Decimals that terminate or repeat are rational
  4. Rational numbers are dense
  5. Between any two rational numbers, there exists another rational number
  6. Denominator must not be zero
  7. Includes proper, improper, and mixed fractions

Examples of Rational Numbers

  • Fractions: 3/4, –5/7
  • Integers: 4 = 4/1, –3 = –3/1
  • Terminating decimals: 0.5 = 1/2, 2.75 = 11/4
  • Repeating decimals: 0.666… = 2/3, 1.2727… = 14/11

5 Examples of Rational Numbers (with explanation)

  • 3/5: A proper fraction; numerator < denominator.
  • –8/3: Negative rational number; numerator & denominator are integers.
  • 0.75: Terminating decimal → can be written as 75/100 = 3/4.
  • 0: 0 = 0/1 → rational, since denominator ≠ 0.
  • 6: An integer; can be expressed as 6/1 → rational.

MCQ's For Exam

Q.1. Which of the following is a rational number?

  1. √2
  2. 0.75
  3. π
  4. √3

2) 0.75

📝Explanation: 0.75 = 75/100 → rational.

Q.2. A rational number is written in the form:

  1. p/0
  2. p/q where q ≠ 0
  3. p × q
  4. None

2) p/q where q ≠ 0

📝 Description: Denominator must be non-zero.

Q.3. Which is NOT a rational number?

  1. 3/7
  2. –2
  3. 0
  4. √5

4) √5

📝 Description: √5 is irrational.

Q.4. 2 is a rational number because:

  1. It is natural
  2. It is whole
  3. It can be written as 2/1
  4. All of the above

4) All of the above

📝 Description: All are correct.

Q.5. The decimal 0.333… is equal to:

  1. irrational
  2. 1/3
  3. 3/1
  4. 1/2

2) 1/3

📝 Description: Repeating decimals represent rational numbers.

Q.6. Which of the following is rational?

  1. π
  2. –7
  3. √11
  4. √7

2) –7

📝 Description: –7 = –7/1.

Q.7. Which of the following is in the form p/q?

  1. 0
  2. 5
  3. –3
  4. All of the above

4) All of the above

📝 Description: All integers can be written as p/q.

Q.8. The decimal 0.125 is:

  1. Terminating → rational
  2. Irrational
  3. Non-terminating
  4. None

1) Terminating → rational

📝 Description: 0.125 = 1/8.

Q.9. Which of these is rational?

  1. √2
  2. √3
  3. √9
  4. √5

3) √9

📝 Description: √9 = 3 → rational.

Q.10. Rational numbers include:

  1. Fractions
  2. Integers
  3. Terminating & repeating decimals
  4. All of the above

4) All of the above

📝 Description: All options are correct.

Q.11. Find a rational number between 1/2 and 1.

  1. 1/3
  2. 2/3
  3. 3/2
  4. 0

2) 2/3

📝 Description: 1/2 = 0.5, 2/3 ≈ 0.66 → between 0.5 & 1.

Q.12. Which is equal to 0.2̅ ? (0.2222…)

  1. 1/2
  2. 1/3
  3. 2/9
  4. 2/3

3) 2/9

📝 Description: Standard recurring decimal conversion.

Q.13. Which of the following is NOT a rational number?

  1. 0
  2. –4/7
  3. 7.23
  4. √7

4) √7

📝 Description: √7 is irrational.

Q.14. Simplify: 3/4 + 1/2

  1. 1
  2. 5/4
  3. 4/5
  4. 3/2

2) 5/4

📝 Description: LCM = 4
= 3/4 + 2/4 = 5/4

Q.15. The reciprocal of 5/7 is:

  1. 5/7
  2. –5/7
  3. 7/5
  4. 1

3) 7/5

📝 Description: Reciprocal = flip numerator & denominator.

Q.16. A rational number between 3/5 and 4/5 is:

  1. 5/5
  2. 7/10
  3. 1
  4. 0

2) 7/10

📝 Description: 3/5 = 0.6
4/5 = 0.8
7/10 = 0.7 → lies between.

Q.17. How many rational numbers exist between 1 and 2?

  1. None
  2. 1
  3. 100
  4. Infinite

4) Infinite

📝 Description: Rational numbers are dense.

Q.18. Which is a repeating decimal?

  1. 0.56
  2. 0.7
  3. 0.666…
  4. 1.25

3) 0.666…

📝 Description: Repeating decimals → rational.

Q.19. Rational number with denominator 1 is:

  1. Always an integer
  2. Always irrational
  3. Sometimes irrational
  4. Never integer

1) Always an integer

📝 Description: p/1 = p → integer.

Q.20. Which is TRUE?

  1. Every rational number is an integer
  2. Every integer is a rational number
  3. No rational number is negative
  4. Rational numbers include only whole numbers

2) Every integer is a rational number

📝 Description: Integers are rational because p/1 form.

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