Question

If p/q is a rational number, then which one is incorrect? a) p can be zero b) q can be zero c) q cannot be zero d) p can be zero but q cannot be zero

Answer 1

Answer:

• (b) is incorrect as if "q" will be 0 then the value of the fraction will be "infinity".

Answer 2

Concept Introduction:-

It could take the shape of a word or a numerical representation of a quantity's arithmetic value.

Explanation:-

We have been provided a question

We need to choose from the given alternatives the correct option

The correct option is $c)$ q cannot be zero

It is because s rational number, in Mathematics, can be defined as any number which can be represented in the form of $p/q$ where $q\neq 0$. When the rational number is divided, the result will be in decimal form, which may be either terminating decimal or repeating decimal. The set of rational numerals include positive, negative numbers, and zero.

Final Answer:-

The correct answer is option $c)$ q cannot be zero.

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