Question

[….., -1, 0, 1, …….] the given set shows which type of numbers?

(a) Rational numbers

(b) Integers

(c) Natural numbers

(d) Whole numbers

This question was addressed to me in an interview for job.

The query is from Rational Numbers Between Two Rational Numbers topic in chapter Rational Numbers of Mathematics – Class 8

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) Integers

To explain: The given set is of integers.

The sets of other numbers are,

Whole number -> [0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ……]

Natural number -> [1, 2, 3, 4, …….]

Rational number -> [……, 0, ……..] This set consists of all numbers on the number line.