The following Venn diagram represents the relationship between whole numbers, integers, and rational numbers.

Question

Based on the diagram, which of the following statements are true.

Select THREE correct answers.

All whole numbers are also integers.

All negative numbers are integers.

There are some rational numbers that are not integers.

A whole number is also a rational number.

Answer 1

All whole numbers are also integers - This statement is true because the circle for whole numbers is completely inside the circle for integers.

All negative numbers are integers - This statement is true because the circle for negative numbers is completely inside the circle for integers.

There are some rational numbers that are not integers - This statement is true because the circle for rational numbers extends beyond the circle for integers.

A whole number is also a rational number - This statement is true because the circle for whole numbers is completely inside the circle for rational numbers.