Question

Which list shows an accurate hierarchy of number sets within the real number system, from largest to smallest?(1 point)
Responses

rational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers
rational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers

natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers
natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational numbers

irrational numbers, square roots, endless decimals, pi
irrational numbers, square roots, endless decimals, pi

integers, rational numbers, natural numbers, whole numbers

Answer 1

The correct hierarchy of number sets within the real number system, from largest to smallest, is:

**Rational numbers, integers, whole numbers, natural numbers**

This is because:

- **Rational numbers** include all integers, whole numbers, and fractions (like 1/2).
- **Integers** include all whole numbers and their negatives (e.g., -2, -1, 0, 1, 2).
- **Whole numbers** include all non-negative integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).
- **Natural numbers** include all positive integers (1, 2, 3, ...).

Therefore, the first option is the accurate hierarchy.