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Rational & Irrational Numbers · Easy Worksheet 2

Rational & Irrational Numbers — Easy Worksheet 2

Grade 8 · MathSheets    Name: ____________________   Date: __________

Answer each question.

How to solve

A rational number can be written as a fraction of integers (whole numbers, terminating decimals, and fractions); square roots of non-perfect squares and π are irrational. To place √n, find the perfect squares just below and just above n; √n lies between their square roots.

Example

Is 0.5 rational or irrational?

Answer: Rational

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1. Is √7 rational or irrational?
2. Between which two consecutive integers does √31 lie?
3. Is √5 rational or irrational?
4. Between which two consecutive integers does √8 lie?
5. Is 1.5 rational or irrational?
6. Between which two consecutive integers does √7 lie?
7. Is √3 rational or irrational?
8. Between which two consecutive integers does √21 lie?

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