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Most probably way back in pre-history.

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How are rational numbers used in hospital?

Rational numbers are used in a hospital setting to prescribe dosage of drugs.


Why are rational numbers denoted as Q?

The letter R was used for real numbers. So Q, for quotients was used for rational numbers.


What are rational and rational numbers?

Rational numbers are numbers which can be written in the form p/q where p and q are integers and q > 0. Rationals is often used as an abbreviation to refer to the set of all rational numbers.


What are rational numbers and how are they used?

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How do you use negative rational numbers?

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What is the difference between two rational numbers and one rational numbers?

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Where early humanoids lived - in pre-history. Central Africa, I would guess.


How many rational numbers are there between two consecutive rational numbers?

There are no consecutive rational numbers. Between any two rational numbers there are an infinity of rational numbers.


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How can the division of rational numbers be used in data?

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If a is rational and b is rational is a to the b power is rational?

No. For example, 20.5 is irrational; indeed it was one of the first irrational numbers to be discovered.


Are some rational numbers are not real numbers?

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