What all number sets to which 15/3 belongs. What is the most specific set to which it belongs.
2007-08-31 12:06:37 · 4 answers · asked by Yellow Jello 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
1) whole number yes (15/3=5)
2) rational number yes (rational=fraction)
3) counting number(sometimes called natural) Yes 1,2,3,4,5,6...
4) integer Yes (5=+5)
5) irrational number NO because irrational numbers have no pattern when changed from fraction to decimal. Ex. pi or 3.14 is just rounded off.
All of the above are members of the specific set of "real numbers".
2007-08-31 12:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ed S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15/3 is 5. so it's specific set is that of all real numbers.
2007-08-31 12:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by z32486 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15/3 is a real, rational (most specific set it belongs to) number. It is a rational number because it is a repeating decimal.
It is NOT an integer, whole, or natural number.
2007-08-31 12:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by Sher S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As the GEICO caveman said, "HUH?"
2007-08-31 12:12:24 · answer #4 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋