Choose the best description for the real number 34/5

Irrational, because it is a fraction

Irrational, because it is a repeating decimal

Rational, because it is a fraction

Rational, because it is a terminating decimal

Rational is a ratio of integers, a fraction.

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To determine whether the real number 34/5 is rational or irrational, we need to understand the definitions of rational and irrational numbers.

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where the numerator and denominator are both integers, and the denominator is not zero. In this case, 34/5 can be expressed as a fraction, with 34 as the numerator and 5 as the denominator. Therefore, it is a fraction.

On the other hand, an irrational number cannot be expressed as a fraction or a ratio of two integers. Irrational numbers include values such as the square root of 2 or pi, which cannot be represented by a simple fraction.

In the given options, we can see that the description "Rational, because it is a fraction" is the correct choice. Since 34/5 can be expressed as the fraction with integers in both the numerator and denominator, it is indeed rational.