Question

Which one of the following is a whole number but not a natural number?(1 point) Responses -12 -12 22 22 0 0 3

Answer 1

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Answer 2

A whole number is a non-negative integer, which includes zero and all positive integers. Natural numbers are the set of positive integers starting from 1 (1, 2, 3, ...), so they do not include zero.

From the options given:

- -12 is not a whole number (it's a negative integer).
- 22 is a natural number (and also a whole number).
- 0 is a whole number but not a natural number.
- 3 is a natural number (and also a whole number).

Therefore, the answer is **0**, as it is a whole number but not a natural number.

Answer 3

I apologize for any confusion. To clarify:

Whole numbers include 0 and all positive integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...), while natural numbers are typically defined as the positive integers (1, 2, 3, ...).

So, among your options:
- **-12**: Not a whole number
- **22**: Whole number and natural number
- **0**: Whole number but not a natural number
- **3**: Whole number and natural number

The only option that is a whole number but not a natural number is indeed **0**.

If my response was unclear or if there is a specific point you'd like to address, please let me know!