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Which statement is true regarding natural numbers?

  • Natural numbers exclude zero. (correct)
  • Natural numbers are all whole numbers.
  • Natural numbers include zero.
  • Natural numbers start from zero.

Which of the following numbers is classified as an even number?

  • 8 (correct)
  • 7
  • 5
  • 3

What is the smallest prime number?

  • 1
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2 (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of composite numbers?

<p>They have more than two factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the type of number represented by the square root of 2.

<p>Irrational Number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following numbers is not a rational number?

<p>√5 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes odd numbers from even numbers?

<p>Odd numbers are not divisible by 2. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a correct classification of the number 4?

<p>Composite Number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Types of Numbers

  • Natural Numbers: Counting numbers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3, ...). Excludes zero.
  • Whole Numbers: Includes all natural numbers along with zero (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).
  • All natural numbers are whole numbers, but not all whole numbers are natural numbers since zero is not counted among natural numbers.

Even and Odd Numbers

  • Even Numbers: Divisible by 2; examples are 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. Identified by a last digit of 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.
  • Odd Numbers: Not divisible by 2; examples are 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. Identified by a last digit of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.

Prime Numbers

  • Definition: Numbers that have exactly two factors: 1 and themselves.
  • Smallest Prime Number: 2; divisible only by 1 and 2.
  • Other Prime Numbers (up to 100): There are 25 prime numbers, including numbers like 3, 5, 7, 11, etc.

Composite Numbers

  • Definition: Numbers that have more than two factors.
  • Example: The number 4 is composite because it is divisible by 1, 2, and 4.

Rational and Irrational Numbers

  • Rational Numbers: Can be expressed as a fraction where both numerator and denominator are integers (excluding division by zero).
  • Examples of Rational Numbers: 0/1, 1/2.
  • Irrational Numbers: Cannot be expressed as a simple fraction; include non-terminating and non-repeating decimals. Examples include roots of non-perfect squares.

Summary

  • The classification of numbers is essential for various mathematical concepts.
  • Understanding different types of numbers—natural, whole, even, odd, prime, composite, rational, and irrational—supports calculations and problem-solving across diverse mathematical scenarios.

Types of Numbers

  • Natural Numbers: Begin from 1 and continue indefinitely (1, 2, 3,...). Zero is excluded.
  • Whole Numbers: Include all natural numbers plus zero (0, 1, 2, 3,...).
  • Whole numbers encompass natural numbers, while natural numbers exclude zero.

Even and Odd Numbers

  • Even Numbers: Numbers divisible by 2, such as 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. They end with digits 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.
  • Odd Numbers: Numbers not divisible by 2, including 1, 3, 5, 7, 9. They end with digits 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.

Prime Numbers

  • Definition: Have exactly two factors: 1 and the number itself.
  • Smallest Prime Number: 2, which can only be divided evenly by 1 and 2.
  • Prime Numbers up to 100: There are 25 prime numbers including 3, 5, 7, 11, and others.

Composite Numbers

  • Definition: Have more than two factors.
  • Example: The number 4 is classified as composite since it can be divided by 1, 2, and 4.

Rational and Irrational Numbers

  • Rational Numbers: Can be expressed as a fraction where both the numerator and denominator are integers (e.g., 0/1, 1/2). Division by zero is excluded.
  • Irrational Numbers: Cannot be simplified into fractions; often represented as non-terminating and non-repeating decimals. Examples include square roots of non-perfect squares.

Summary

  • Classification of numbers is crucial for understanding mathematical concepts.
  • Knowledge of natural, whole, even, odd, prime, composite, rational, and irrational numbers enhances mathematical problem-solving abilities.

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