Question

0 is the smallest rational number. True or False? Why?

Answer 1

Hi ,


The given statement is False.

Reason given below .


Definition:

Any number which is in the form of

p / q , where p, q are integers

and q ≠ 0 are called Rational

numbers.

Q = { p / q : p , q € Z , q ≠ 0 }

According to the definition there are

infinite numbers less than ' 0 ' and

greater than ' 0 '

Therefore , the given statement is

False.

I hope this helps you.

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