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

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

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

natural numbers, whole numbers, integers, rational 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 numbers that can be expressed as a fraction, including integers and whole numbers.
- Integers include all whole numbers and their negatives.
- Whole numbers include all natural numbers and zero.
- Natural numbers include the positive counting numbers (1, 2, 3, ...).

Thus, the appropriate response is:

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