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Problem 88

AMC 10/12, early questions
Number theory Difficulty 3.4 Find the answer

Among the real numbers 78\frac{7}{8}, 36\sqrt{36}, 3π-3\pi, 7\sqrt{7}, and 1.414141411.41414141, the rational numbers are ( ).

A: 11

B: 22

C: 33

D: 44

Official solution

To identify the rational numbers among the given list, we analyze each number step by step:

1. **For 78\frac{7}{8}:**
- We note that 78\frac{7}{8} can be expressed as a decimal, 78=0.875\frac{7}{8} = 0.875.
- Since 0.8750.875 is a terminating decimal, it indicates that 78\frac{7}{8} is a rational number.

2. **For 36\sqrt{36}:**
- Calculating the square root, we find 36=6\sqrt{36} = 6.
- The number 66 is an integer, and all integers are rational numbers. Therefore, 36\sqrt{36} is a rational number.

3. **For 3π-3\pi:**
- The number π\pi is known to be an irrational number because it is a non-terminating, non-repeating decimal.
- Multiplying an irrational number by 3-3 (or any non-zero real number) keeps it irrational. Thus, 3π-3\pi is an irrational number.

4. **For 7\sqrt{7}:**
- The square root of 77 cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers, and its decimal representation is non-terminating and non-repeating.
- This means 7\sqrt{7} is an irrational number.

5. **For 1.414141411.41414141:**
- The number 1.414141411.41414141 is a finite decimal, which can be expressed as a fraction.
- Finite decimals are always rational numbers, so 1.414141411.41414141 is a rational number.

After analyzing each number, we find that the rational numbers are 78\frac{7}{8}, 36\sqrt{36}, and 1.414141411.41414141. This gives us a total of 33 rational numbers.

Therefore, the correct answer is C\boxed{C}.

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