0 is whole number but it is not a rational number. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

Whole numbers are natural numbers including 0

Rational numbers are defined as the number which can be written as p/q form

0 can be written as 0/1

Hence, 0 is also a rational number.

The given statement is false.

✦ Try This: -2 is an integer but not a rational number. Is the given statement true or false?

Whole numbers are natural numbers including 0

Rational numbers are defined as the number which can be written as p/q form

-2 can be written as -2/1

Hence, -2 is also a rational number.

The given statement is false.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths Chapter 1

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 97

0 is a whole number but it is not a rational number. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

0 is a whole number and also a rational number

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