By definition, we have:
Rational number is any number that can be represented as the quotient of two whole numbers or, more precisely, an integer and a positive natural.
For the case of percentages, we must always divide by 100 to convert it into a number.
For example, 50% written as a number is:
50% = 50/100
Answer:
Percentages are rational numbers because they must always be divided by 100 to become a number.
