Rational vs Irrational Numbers

Rational vs Irrational Numbers

Use this video flowchart to help determine if a number is a rational or irrational number.

Answer yes or no to the following questions in order to determine if a number is a rational and irrational number.

Is the number whole or an integer? Yes Rational Number

No Is it a fraction?

Yes Is the denominator zero? yes undefined 

No Rational Number

Is a fraction? No

Is it a decimal? Yes 

Does it end? Yes Rational

No Does it repeat?

Yes Rational

No Irrational

Is it a square root?
Yes 

Is it a perfect square?  Rational 

No Irrational

Hope this flowchart helped in determining if a number is rational or irrational.

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