FAQs on Examples: Whole Numbers - 2

Question 1

1. What are whole numbers?

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Ans. Whole numbers are a set of numbers that include all the natural numbers (positive integers) along with zero. In other words, they are the numbers starting from zero and going towards infinity without any fraction or decimal part.

Question 2

2. How are whole numbers different from integers?

Accepted Answer

Ans. Whole numbers include zero and all the positive integers, whereas integers include both positive and negative numbers along with zero. Integers also include the negative counterparts of the positive whole numbers.

Question 3

3. Can whole numbers be negative?

Accepted Answer

Ans. No, whole numbers cannot be negative. They only include zero and positive numbers. Negative numbers are not considered whole numbers.

Question 4

4. Are whole numbers closed under addition and multiplication?

Accepted Answer

Ans. Yes, whole numbers are closed under both addition and multiplication operations. This means that if we add or multiply any two whole numbers, the result will always be a whole number.

Question 5

5. Can fractions or decimals be considered whole numbers?

Accepted Answer

Ans. No, fractions or decimals cannot be considered as whole numbers. Whole numbers are only the set of positive integers along with zero, and they do not include any fractional or decimal parts.

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