MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Negative Numbers

The smallest ...

Question

The smallest integer is zero.

A

True

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

False

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is B False
According to the definition of integers, it is a whole number that can be positive, negative or zero.
Therefore, the smallest integer is not zero as all the negative numbers are also integers.
Thus, given statement is false.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

23

Similar questions

Is zero the smallest positive integer?

Q. Which of the following statements are true?

(i) The smallest integer is zero.

(ii) The opposite of zero is zero.

(iii) Zero is not an integer.

(iv) 0 is larger than every negative integer.

(v) The absolute value of an integer is greater than the integer.

(vi) A positive integer is greater than its opposite.

(vii) Every negative integer is less than every natural number.

(viii) 0 is the smallest positive integer.

Q. For each of the following statements, write (T) for true and (F) for false:

(i) The smallest integer is zero.
(ii) − 10 is greater than − 7
(iii) Zero is larger than every negative integer.
(iv) The sum of two negative integers is a negative integer.
(v) The sum of a negative integer and a positive integer is always a positive integer.

Q. For each of the following statements, write (T) for true and (F) for false:
(i) The smallest integer is zero.
(ii) Zero is not an integer.
(iii) The opposite of zero is zero.
(iv) −10 is greater than −6.
(v) The absolute value of an integer is always greater than the integer.
(vi) 0 is larger than every negative integer.
(vii) Every negative integer is less than every natural number.
(viii) The successor of −187 is −188.
(ix) The predecessor of −215 is −214.

Q. The smallest positive integer is .................

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Introduction to Zero

MATHEMATICS

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Negative Numbers

Standard VI Mathematics

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon