Mathematics Notes For Class 9
Mathematics Notes For Class 9
Mathematics Notes For Class 9
(ii) Whole numbers: The group of natural numbers with inclusion of zero in it are known as
whole numbers. We denote whole numbers by symbol W.
For example: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. are some whole numbers.
(iii) Integer numbers: The group of positive and negative numbers along with zero are known
as integer numbers. We denote whole numbers by symbol Z. The symbol Z for integers comes
from the word “zahlen” which means to count.
For example: -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc. are some integer numbers.
(iv) Rational numbers: The numbers which can be expressed as ratio of integers are known as
rational numbers. In other words, these are the numbers which can be expressed in p/q form;
where q ≠ 0. We denote whole numbers by symbol Q. The word ‘Rational’ comes from the word
‘ratio’ and symbol Q comes from ‘quotient’.
For example: 1/4, 2/7, - 3/10, 34/7, etc. are some rational numbers.
Note: All the other types of number can be expressed as rational numbers.
Some Examples:
For Example: Write decimal form and state the type of decimal expansions for following
numbers:
(a) 1/11
(i) 1/11 = 0.0909090... =
(ii) Type: Non-terminating
(b) 329/400
(i) 329/400 = 0.8225
(ii) Type: Terminating
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