MCQ
Assertion (A): Whole numbers are not closed under division
Reason (R): A rational number is a number that is in the form of $\frac{\text{p}}{\text{q}}$ where p and q are integers, and q is not equal to 0.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false
  • D
    A is false but R is true

Answer

Correct option: B.
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
B

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