Q. Which of the following is a whole number?Choices:(A) 5(B) −2(C) 31(D) 4.35
Definition of Whole Number: Understand the definition of a whole number. Whole numbers are non-negative numbers without any fractional or decimal parts. They include all the positive integers along with zero.
Evaluate Choices: Evaluate each choice to determine if it is a whole number.(A) 5 is a positive integer without any fractional or decimal part.
Check if 5 is Whole Number: Check if 5 is a whole number.Since 5 is a positive integer and has no fractional or decimal part, it is a whole number.
Evaluate Other Choices: Evaluate the other choices for completeness.(B) −2 is an integer but it is negative, so it is not a whole number.(C) 31 is a fraction, so it is not a whole number.(D) 4.35 has a decimal part, so it is not a whole number.
Conclude Whole Number Choice: Conclude which choice is a whole number. Based on the definition and evaluation of each choice, (A)5 is the only whole number among the given choices.