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

Solution:

Whole numbers are a set of numbers which contains 0 and natural numbers from 1 to infinity

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

Every number can be written with the denominator as 1 by default

Hence, the given statement is true.

✦ Try This: Every rational number is a whole number.

Whole numbers are natural numbers including 0.

Rational numbers are fractions which can be positive or negative.

For example, 1/2, -5/6 are rational numbers but are not whole numbers.

Hence, the given statement is false.

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

---

NCERT Exemplar Class 8 Maths Chapter 1 Problem 96

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

Summary:

Every whole number is a rational number

---

☛ Related Questions:

• 0 is whole number but it is not a rational number. Is the given statement true or false
• The rational numbers 1/2 and -5/2 are on the opposite sides of 0 on the number line. Is the given st . . . .
• Rational numbers can be added (or multiplied) in any order -4/5 × -6/5 = -6/5 × -4/5. Is the given s . . . .