Question

If $\frac{x}{y}$ is a rational number, then $y$ is always a whole number. State whether the statement is

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

For a number to be a rational number, it should be of the form $\frac{p}{q}$, where $p$and $q$ are integers and $q\ne 0$.

Now, $y$ cannot always be a whole number because $0$ is also a whole number and $y$ can not be equal to $0$.

Hence, the given statement is False.