Which rational number lies between 2 and 3
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(\frac{5}{2}\)
\(\frac{5}{2}=2.5\), and \(2<2.5<3\). Therefore, \(\frac{5}{2}\) is the rational number between 2 and 3. \(\frac{7}{2}=3.5\) is greater than 3, while \(\frac{3}{2}=1.5\) is less than 2. Exam tip: Convert a fraction to a decimal, or compare it using inequalities, to check whether it lies between two integers.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(\frac{5}{2}\)
Why is this the correct answer?
\(\frac{5}{2}=2.5\), and \(2<2.5<3\). Therefore, \(\frac{5}{2}\) is the rational number between 2 and 3. \(\frac{7}{2}=3.5\) is greater than 3, while \(\frac{3}{2}=1.5\) is less than 2. Exam tip: Convert a fraction to a decimal, or compare it using inequalities, to check whether it lies between two integers.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Number Systems. Topic: Number line.
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