Question

Why is 8.8 classifi ed as a rational number

Answer 1

8.8 is a rational number because it can be written as the quotient or fraction a/b of 2 integers, with the denominator b not equal to 0. 8.8 can be written as 44/5.

Answer 2

It may be written as a ratio of two integers. Example:\[{88 \over 10}\]