Question

Tell whether the number is a terminating decimal or a repeating decimal.

$\mathbf{2}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{4}\overline{\mathbf{3}}$

Short answer

The number $\mathbf{2}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{4}\overline{\mathbf{3}}$ is a repeating decimal.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information

Considerthe number $2.4\overline{3}$ as provided in the question

Step 2. Explanation 

As the provided number $2.4\overline{3}$, there is Bar on the digit 3 it shows that the digit 3 is repeating

Therefore,

The numbers which repeat any digit or number after decimal are the repeating decimals

Hence,

The number $2.4\overline{3}$ is a repeating decimal.