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Which of the following expression proves that integers are not closed under division?

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1÷2=12
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1÷1=1
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8÷2=4
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21÷7=3
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Solution

The correct option is A 1÷2=12
1÷2=12
Integers are whole numbers in addition to the negatives of natural numbers.
12 is not an integer where as 1 and 2 are both integers. Hence, proved that integers are not closed under division.

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