Question

State whether the following statement is true or false.
Zero is the smallest whole number.
A. True
B. False

Answer 1

Hint: A whole number is a non-negative integer.

Complete step-by-step answer:
We have to state whether zero is the smallest whole number or not.
Set of whole numbers are; 0, 1, 2, 3,.....
So clearly zero is the smallest of all.
So, the answer is true. Zero is the smallest whole number.

Note: In these types of problems one should be strong with his basic concepts and definitions. Whole numbers shouldn’t be confused with natural numbers.