P: The quotient of two integers is always a rational number.Q :1/0 is ...
Explanation:
Statement P: The quotient of two integers is always a rational number.
Statement Q: 1/0 is not rational.
To determine the correct answer, we need to evaluate both statements individually.
Evaluating Statement P:
A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction where the numerator and denominator are integers. When we divide two integers, the result can be expressed as a fraction. For example, if we divide 4 by 2, the result is 2 which can be expressed as 2/1, where both the numerator and denominator are integers. Therefore, Statement P is true.
Evaluating Statement Q:
To determine if 1/0 is rational or not, we need to consider the definition of a rational number. A rational number cannot have a denominator of zero, as division by zero is undefined. In this case, the denominator is zero, which makes the expression 1/0 undefined. Therefore, Statement Q is true.
Comparing Statements P and Q:
Statement Q provides a correct explanation for Statement P. The reason why the quotient 1/0 is not rational is because division by zero is undefined. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'B' - P is false and Q is the correct explanation of P.
Summary:
The quotient of two integers is not always a rational number, as demonstrated by the undefined result of 1/0. Therefore, Statement P is false, and Statement Q provides the correct explanation for this.