Question

If $\frac{p}{q}$ is a rational number, then ___.

• A. Both p and q can be equal to zero
• B. p cannot be equal to 0
• C. q cannot be equal to 0
• D. both p and q cannot be equal to zero

Answer 1

The correct option is C

q cannot be equal to 0

A rational number cannot have its denominator as zero because it is not defined.