Which of the following is an Irrational Number?

A. √2
B. 1.75
C. 5
D. 2/3

Answer

Correct Answer: A. √2

Detail About MCQs

An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers and its decimal expansion goes on forever without repeating.

Out of the options given, only A. √2 is an irrational number.

B. 1.75 is a rational number because it can be expressed as the ratio 7/4.

C. 5 is a rational number because it can be expressed as the ratio 5/1.

D. 2/3 is a rational number because it can be expressed as the ratio 2/3.

Therefore, the answer is A. √2.