The number c is irrational. Which statement about c+10 is true?Choices:(A) c+10 is rational.(B) c+10 is irrational.(C) c+10 can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of c.
Q. The number c is irrational. Which statement about c+10 is true?Choices:(A) c+10 is rational.(B) c+10 is irrational.(C) c+10 can be rational or irrational, depending on the value of c.
Identify Number Nature: Identify the nature of the number 10.10 is an integer, and all integers are rational numbers.
Consider Number Sum: Consider the sum of an irrational number and a rational number. The sum of an irrational number c and a rational number 10 is always irrational.
Determine Truth: Determine the truth of the given statements based on the previous step.Since c is irrational and 10 is rational, their sum c+10 must be irrational.Therefore, the correct statement is (B) c+10 is irrational.
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