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easyMCQUPTET 2021 Memory Based Paper 12026Mathematics
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Which of the following is not true?

  1. A
    The sum of two integers is not an integer.
  2. B
    The sum of two rational numbers is a rational number.
  3. C
    The sum of two irrational numbers is an irrational number.
  4. D
    The sum of two natural numbers is a natural number.

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let's test Statement A: Closure property of integers holds true under addition. The sum of any two integers is always an integer (e.g., ). Thus, statement A is false, making it the correct answer choice.(Note: Statement C is also technically not always true because , which is rational, but option A represents a direct violation of fundamental number definitions).

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Which of the following is not true?
A
The sum of two integers is not an integer.
B
The sum of two rational numbers is a rational number.
C
The sum of two irrational numbers is an irrational number.
D
The sum of two natural numbers is a natural number.

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