Question What type of number will result from the sum of 23 and 25−−√ ? rational irrational whole number zero Enter the number that corresponds to the correct answer. (1 point) The sum of 23 and 25−−√ will result in the type of number described by Option #

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To determine the type of number resulting from the sum of \( 23 + \sqrt{25} \), let's first calculate \( \sqrt{25} \).

\[ \sqrt{25} = 5 \]

Now we can find the sum:

\[ 23 + \sqrt{25} = 23 + 5 = 28 \]

Now we can categorize the resulting number, 28:

  • It is a whole number.
  • It is also a rational number since it can be expressed as a fraction (e.g., \( \frac{28}{1} \)).
  • It is not an irrational number.
  • It is not zero.

Thus, the correct answer corresponds to the type of number that is a whole number.

Therefore, the answer is:

3 (whole number)