Every integer is a rational number. Is the given statement true or false

Solution:

A rational number is defined as a number which can be written as p/q, where q ≠ 0

An integer is a number either positive or negative.

By default, the denominator of the integers are taken as 1

Then they appear as p/q form

Hence, every integer is a rational number.

✦ Try This: Is -2 a rational number?

A rational number is defined as a number which can be written as p/q

By default, the denominator of the integers are taken as 1

Then they appear as p/q form, as -2/1

Hence, -2 is a rational number.

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

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NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 90

Every integer is a rational number. Is the given statement true or false

Summary:

Every integer is a rational number

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