Question

Which of the following rational numbers is equal to 2.6 (WITH THIS "_" UP THE 6)?
A: 22/9
B: 24/9
C: 26/9
D: 28/9

Answer 1

B is equal to 2.6 because 24 divided by 9 equals the irrational number 2.666666........

Answer 2

The - up the 6 means the 6 is repeating, unending

That is = 2.66666666.....

The option that gives this checking with your calculator

= 24/9 = 2.666666666..... 

Option B.