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Which of the following is an irrational number?

This question was previously asked in
RRB ALP 2018 CBT 2 Fitter Question Paper (21-Jan-2019) (Shift 3)
The correct answer is
$\frac{\pi}{\sqrt{3}}$

Identifying Irrational Numbers: MCQ Breakdown

The question asks to identify which of the given options is an irrational number. An irrational number cannot be expressed as a simple fraction of two integers ($p/q$, where $q \neq 0$), and its decimal representation neither terminates nor repeats.

Analysis of Options

  • Option A: $\frac{6}{15}$
    This is a ratio of two integers (6 and 15). Therefore, it is a rational number. It simplifies to $\frac{2}{5}$.
  • Option B: $\frac{\pi}{\sqrt{3}}$
    Pi ($\pi$) is a well-known irrational number. The square root of 3 ($\sqrt{3}$) is also an irrational number. The quotient of $\pi$ and $\sqrt{3}$ results in an irrational number.
  • Option C: -1
    This is an integer. Integers are rational numbers because they can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 1 (e.g., $\frac{-1}{1}$).
  • Option D: $\frac{4}{15}$
    This is a ratio of two integers (4 and 15). Therefore, it is a rational number.
  • Option E: (Empty)
    This option is empty and does not represent a number.

Conclusion on Irrationality

Based on the analysis:

  • Options A, C, and D are confirmed as rational numbers.
  • Option B, $\frac{\pi}{\sqrt{3}}$, contains the irrational number $\pi$ and is divided by another irrational number, $\sqrt{3}$. The result is an irrational number.

Thus, $\frac{\pi}{\sqrt{3}}$ is the irrational number among the choices.

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