(whatsapp://send?text=https://www.topperlearning.

com/study/icse/class-9/mathematics/text-
book-solutions/selina-concise-mathematics-ix/538/rational-and-irrational-
numbers/2394/b110c1s3e9)

Selina Textbook Solutions Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers

Selina Textbook Solutions are a perfect way to ace your examination with high marks. These Textbook
Solutions are extremely helpful for solving difficult questions in the ICSE Class 9 Mathematics exam. Our
Selina Textbook Solutions are written by our subject experts. Find all the answers to the Selina textbook
questions of Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers.
Read more 

Exercise/Page Ex. 1(A) Ex. 1(B) Ex. 1(C) Ex. 1(D)

Selina Concise Mathematics - Part I Solution for Class 9

Mathematics Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers
Page/Excercise 1(A)

Solution 1

(i)



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii)


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 

Solution 2

(i)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii)



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution 3

(i)
Both 5 and -2 are integers as well as rational numbers.
Since the set of integers is the subset of rational numbers, we have -2 < -1 < 0 < 1 < 2 < 3 < 4 < 5.
Thus, any three rational numbers between 5 and -2 are given below:
-2, -1 and 0
 
 
 


  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution 4



Solution 5



Solution 6

Solution 7



Solution 8



Solution 9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution 10

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution 11

Solution 12(i)



  

Solution 12(ii)

Solution 12(iv)

Solution 12(iii)


Solution 12(v) 
  

Solution 12(vi)

Solution 12(vii)

Solution 12(viii)



Selina Concise Mathematics - Part I Solution for Class 9
Mathematics Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers
Page/Excercise 1(B)

Solution 1

(i) 

                      
 Irrational

(ii)

                      
Irrational

(iii)

Rational

(iv)

Irrational

(v) Rational

(vi) Rational

Solution 2

 (i)



(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

 
 

Solution 3

(i) False

(ii) which is true

(iii)  True.
(iv) False because 

which is recurring and non-terminating and hence it is rational

(v) True because which is recurring and non-terminating

(vi) True
(vii) False 
(viii) True. 
Solution 4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(i)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(ii) 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(iii) 
 
 

 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(iv) 
 
 

Solution 5

which is an irrational number.



 which is an irrational number.

Solution 6

Let us suppose that and are rational numbers

and (Where a, b 7 and b, y 0 x , y)

Squaring both sides

2 2 2 2
a and x are odd as 3b and 5y are odd .

a and x are odd....(1)

Let a = 3c, x = 5z
2 2 2 2
a = 9c , x = 25z

2 2 2 2
3b = 9c , 5y = 25z (From equation )
2 2 2 2
b =3c , y = 5z

b2 and y2 are odd as 3c2 and 5z2 are odd .

b and y are odd...(2)

From equation (1) and (2) we get a, b, x, y are odd integers.


i.e., a, b, and x, y have common factors 3 and 5 this contradicts our assumption that are
rational i.e, a, b and x, y do not have any common factors other than.

is not rational

and are irrational.

Solution 7

are irrational numbers whose sum is irrational.

which is irrational.

Solution 8

and are two irrational numbers whose sum is rational.

Solution 9

and are two irrational numbers whose difference is irrational.

which is irrational.

Solution 10

and are irrational numbers whose difference is rational.

which is rational.


Solution 11

Solution 12

(i)

and 45 < 48

(ii)
 

and40 < 54

(iii)

 
and 128 < 147 < 180

Solution 13

(i)

and 45 < 48

(ii)
 

and40 < 54 

(iii)

 
and 128 < 147 < 180

Solution 14

(i)

Since 162 > 96

(ii)

141 > 63

Solution 15

(i) and

Make powers and same

L.C.M. of 6,4 is 12



and

(ii) and
L.C.M. of 2 and 3 is 6.

Solution 16

Solution 17



Solution 18

We want rational numbers a/b and c/d such that: < a/b < c/d <  
Consider any two rational numbers between 2 and 3 such that they are perfect squares.

Let us take 2.25 and 2.56 as

Thus we have,

Solution 19

Consider some rational numbers between 3 and 5 such that they are perfect squares.
Let us take, 3.24, 3.61, 4, 4.41 and 4.84 as



Solution 20(i)

Solution 20(ii)



  

Solution 20(iii)

Solution 20(iv)

Selina Concise Mathematics - Part I Solution for Class 9

Mathematics Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers
Page/Excercise 1(C)

Solution 1 

(i) Which is irrational

is a surds
 

(ii) Which is irrational

is a surds
 

(iii)

is a surds
 

(iv) which is rational

is not a surds
 

(v)

is not a surds
 

(vi) = -5

is is not a surds

(vii) not a surds as is irrational

 

(viii) is not a surds because is irrational.

Solution 2

(i) which is rational

lowest rationalizing factor is

 

(ii)

lowest rationalizing factor is

 


(iii) 

 lowest rationalizing factor is
 

(iv)

Therefore, lowest rationalizing factor is

 

(v)

lowest rationalizing factor is

  (vi)

Therefore lowest rationalizing factor is

 

 (vii)

Its lowest rationalizing factor is

(viii)

Its lowest rationalizing factor is 

 (ix)


its lowest rationalizing factor is
 

Solution 3

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

 (iv)

 (v)

 (vi)



 (vii)

(viii)

 (ix)

Solution 4

(i)



 (ii)

(iii)

 (iv)

Solution 5

(i)


(ii)

Solution 6

(i)

 
 

(ii)

 
 

(iii) xy =
 

2 2
(iv) x + y + xy = 161 - 
= 322 + 1 = 323
 
 
 

Solution 7



 
Solution 8

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

Solution 9



 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution 10



 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Solution 11

Solution 12



   

Solution 13(i)



  

Solution 13(ii)

Solution 14



Solution 15



Selina Concise Mathematics - Part I Solution for Class 9
Mathematics Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers
Page/Excercise 1(D)

Solution 11

Selina Concise Mathematics IX Class 9 Chapter Solutions

Chapter 1 - Rational and Irrational Numbers (https://www.topperlearning.com/study/icse/class-

9/mathematics/text-book-solutions/selina-concise-mathematics-ix/538/rational-and-irrational-
numbers/2394/b110c1s3e9)

Chapter 2 - Compound Interest (Without using formula)

(https://www.topperlearning.com/study/icse/class-9/mathematics/text-book-solutions/selina-
concise-mathematics-ix/538/compound-interest-without-using-formula/2395/b110c1s3e9)

Chapter 3 - Compound Interest (Using Formula) (https://www.topperlearning.com/study/icse/class- 


9/mathematics/text-book-solutions/selina-concise-mathematics-ix/538/compound-interest-using-