Which of the following is a whole number? Choices: (A)–2 (B)2.974 (C)0 (D)–8

Definition of Whole Number: Understand the definition of a whole number. Whole numbers are non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).Evaluate Each Choice: Evaluate each choice to see if it fits the definition of a whole number. (A) –2 is negative, so it's not a whole number. (B) 2.974 has a decimal part, so it's not a whole number. (C) 0 is non-negative and an integer, so it is a whole number. (D) –8 is negative, so it's not a whole number.

Resources

Testimonials

Plans

Resources

Testimonials

Plans

AI tutor

Welcome to Bytelearn!

Let’s check out your problem:

Which of the following is a whole number? $\newline$ Choices: $\newline$ (A) $-2$ $\newline$ (B) $2.974$ $\newline$ (C) $0$ $\newline$ (D) $-8$

View step-by-step help

Home

Math Problems

Precalculus

Operations with rational exponents

Full solution

Q. Which of the following is a whole number?

\newline

Choices:

\newline

(A)

-2

\newline

(B)

2.974

\newline

(C)

0

\newline

(D)

-8

Definition of Whole Number: Understand the definition of a whole number. $\newline$ Whole numbers are non-negative integers ( $0, 1, 2, 3, \ldots$ ).
Evaluate Each Choice: Evaluate each choice to see if it fits the definition of a whole number. $\newline$ (A) $-2$ is negative, so it's not a whole number. $\newline$ (B) $2.974$ has a decimal part, so it's not a whole number. $\newline$ (C) $0$ is non-negative and an integer, so it is a whole number. $\newline$ (D) $-8$ is negative, so it's not a whole number.