Question

When we add a rational number and an irrational number, the result will be ______ number.

• A. a negative
• B. a whole
  
• C. an irrational
• D. a rational
  

Answer 1

The correct option is C an irrational

Let’s use an example to find the answer.
$\frac{1}{9}$ is a rational number, whereas $\sqrt{2}$ is an irrational number.
When we add them, the answer will be $\frac{1}{9}+\sqrt{2}$ , which is an irrational number.