Q.

State whether the following statement is true or false.


The square of an irrational number is always rational.


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a

True

b

False 

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Rational numbers are represented as p q   where q is not equal to 0.
So, any fraction with non-zero denominator is a rational number.
Hence, the square of a rational number is always a rational number.
In the same way, the multiplication of two irrational numbers is always irrational.
Hence, the given statement is false.
The square of an irrational number is always irrational.
Therefore, the correct option is (2).
 
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