Question

Name the set(s) of numbers to which –10 belongs. A. whole numbers, integers, rational numbers B. rational numbers C. integers, rational numbers D. whole numbers, natural numbers, integers

Answer 1

Answer: Option 'C' is correct.

Explanation:

Since we know that

Whole numbers starts from 0 to infinity.

Rational numbers are those numbers which can be written as p/q form.

Integers are those numbers which can be positive or negative.

So, - 10 is considered as rational number as it can be rewritten as
`(-10)/(1)`

and -10 is negative number so, it is considered as integers also.

So, Option 'C' is correct.