SSC Sample Paper SSC CGL - Sample Paper-24

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    Which one of the following is correct? The sum of two irrational numbers

    A) Is always a natural of irrational

    B) May be rational or irrational

    C) Is always a rational number

    D) Always an irrational number

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    Let two rational numbers be \[\sqrt{3}\] and \[\sqrt{2}.\] \[\therefore \] \[(\sqrt{3}+\sqrt{2})\]  is an irrational number. Now, Let two rational numbers be \[3-\sqrt{2},\,\,\sqrt{2}.\] \[\therefore \] \[(3-\sqrt{2})+\sqrt{2}=3\]  (rational) Hence, sum of two irrational numbers may be rational or irrational.


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