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Question
Classify the following number as rational or irrational with justification:
`sqrt(196)`
Sum
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Solution
The given number is rational number.
Justification: `sqrt(196) = sqrt(14 xx 14)`
= `sqrt((14)^2`
= 14
Thus, `sqrt(196)` is rational.
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Chapter 1: Number Systems - Exercise 1.2 [Page 6]
