Question
Which of the following is a rational number?
(a) \( \sqrt{3} + 1 \)
(b) \( \pi \)
(c) \( 2\sqrt{3} \)
(d) \( 0 \)
Solution
Option (a): \( \sqrt{3} + 1 \)
✘ Irrational
\( \sqrt{3} \) is irrational, so adding 1 keeps it irrational.
Option (b): \( \pi \)
✘ Irrational
\( \pi \) is non-terminating and non-repeating.
Option (c): \( 2\sqrt{3} \)
✘ Irrational
Multiplying an irrational number by a non-zero rational number remains irrational.
Option (d): \( 0 \)
✔ Rational
\( 0 \) can be written as \( \frac{0}{1} \), hence it is rational.
Final Answer
✔ Correct option: (d) \( 0 \)