Question

Upon adding two irrational numbers we get ___________ number.

• A. rational
• B. irrational
• C. rational or irrational
• D. integer

Answer 1

The correct option is C rational or irrational

Upon adding two irrational numbers, we can get either rational or irrational number.
By adding $\sqrt{3}$ and $\sqrt{3}$, we get $2\sqrt{3}$ which is an irrational number.
By adding $\sqrt{3}$ and $-\sqrt{3}$, we get 0 which is a rational number.