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The number (1+3)2 is a/an


A

Natural Number

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Rational Number

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C

Irrational Number

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Integer

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Solution

The correct option is C

Irrational Number


On expanding (1+3)2 using the formula (a+b)2, we find that

(1+3)2=(1)2+(3)2+2(1)(3)=4+23

which is the sum of a rational term, 4 and an irrational term 23.

Therefore, the equation (1+3)2 is also irrational.


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