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AEach positive rational is an integer
BHalf of any positive rational is smaller
CEvery positive rational exceeds one
DNo positive fraction is rational
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Half of any positive rational is smaller
Halving a positive rational produces another positive rational that is smaller.
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