Which list is most commonly called the whole numbers?
A0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...
B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ...
C-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, ...
D1/2, 1, 3/2, 2, ...
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ...
1. Whole numbers are the counting numbers together with zero.
2. The list therefore starts at 0 and goes on without end.
3. The list starting at 1 leaves out zero, and the lists with negatives or fractions go beyond whole numbers.
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