Q. Which of the following are natural numbers?Multi-select Choices:(A) 10(B) 2(C) −10(D) 42
Define natural numbers: Step 1: Define natural numbers.Natural numbers are positive integers starting from 1, 2, 3, and so on. They do not include zero, negative numbers, or fractions.
Identify 10 as natural number: Step 2: Identify if (A) 10 is a natural number.10 is a positive integer and fits the definition of a natural number.
Identify 2 as natural number: Step 3: Identify if (B)2 is a natural number.2 is also a positive integer, so it's a natural number too.
Identify −10 as natural number: Step 4: Identify if (C)−10 is a natural number.−10 is a negative number, which does not meet the criteria of natural numbers.
Identify 42 as natural number: Step 5: Identify if (D)42 is a natural number.42 simplifies to 21, which is a fraction and not a whole number, hence it's not a natural number.