Question

the value of 24/9 is _______ a whole number​

Answer 1

$\textbf{Given fraction is \frac{24}{9} }$

$\text{Now, we divide 24 by 9}$

$\begin{array}{r|lllll}&2&.&6&6&\\\cline{2-6}9&2&4&&&\\&1&8&&&\\\cline{2-6}&&6&0&&\\&&5&4&&\\\cline{2-6}&&&6&0&\\&&&5&4&\\\cline{2-6}&&&&6&\end{array}$

$\implies\bf\frac{24}{9}=2.66666....$

$\text{From the above division,}$

$\text{It is clear that \frac{24}{9} has non terminating}$

$\text{recurring deccimal expansion}$

$\therefore\textbf{ \bf\frac{24}{9} is not a whole number}$

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

find the value of 24 ÷ ( 9 ÷ 3 )