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State whether the following is irrational. sqrt(4/5) - Mathematics

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Question

State whether the following is irrational.

`sqrt(4/5)`

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Solution

`sqrt(4/5)`

= `sqrt(4)/sqrt(5)`

= `2/sqrt(5)`

`sqrt(5)` is irrational → expression is irrational

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Chapter 1: Rational and Irrational Numbers - EXERCISE 1B [Page 11]

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B Nirmala Shastry Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 1 Rational and Irrational Numbers
EXERCISE 1B | Q 3. (iii) | Page 11
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