To show that 332 is a rational number, we need to express it in the form [tex]\(\frac{a}{b}\)[/tex], where [tex]\(a\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b\)[/tex] are integers and [tex]\(b\)[/tex] is not zero.
Any integer [tex]\(n\)[/tex] can be expressed as [tex]\(\frac{n}{1}\)[/tex]. This is because dividing any integer by 1 results in the integer itself, which satisfies the condition of a rational number.
For the given number 332:
[tex]\[
332 = \frac{332}{1}
\][/tex]
Here, [tex]\(a = 332\)[/tex] and [tex]\(b = 1\)[/tex]. Both are integers and [tex]\(b\)[/tex] is not zero. Thus, [tex]\(\frac{332}{1}\)[/tex] is a valid representation of 332 as a rational number.
Among the options given, the correct representation of 332 in the form [tex]\(\frac{a}{b}\)[/tex] is:
[tex]\[
\text{B. } \frac{332}{1}
\][/tex]
