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

Solution:

Given, every rational number is a whole number

We have to determine if the given statement is true or false

Whole numbers are 0, 1, 2, 3, etc

A number that can be expressed in the form p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0, is called a rational number.

Example : -1/3

Every rational number is not a whole number.

Therefore, the given statement is false.

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☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 9

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NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 8 Problem 64

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

Summary:

The given statement, “Every rational number is a whole number” is false

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