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Whole numbers are used for counting things.

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Are whole numbers counting numbers?

Yes, whole numbers are counting numbers.The term whole number does not have a consistent definition.Well the most used definition is "counting numbers along with zero".


How can fractions be used to divide whole numbers?

no


How are decimals different from whole numbers?

Decimals include a fractional part, represented by digits to the right of the decimal point, while whole numbers only have a whole part, represented by digits to the left of the decimal point. Whole numbers can be positive or negative, while decimals can also be fractions or mixed numbers. Additionally, whole numbers are used to count while decimals are used for measurement and precision.


How are whole numbers related to integers?

Whole numbers and integers is basically the same. Actually, this depends on the exact definition used for "whole numbers"; the term "integers" is unambiguous, and thus preferable.


What natural numbers are whole numbers?

The set of counting numbers is the positive integers. The set of whole numbers is the positive integers plus zero. The term "natural numbers" has been used interchangeably with both of those sets.


Which is the symbol used to write a whole number?

The set of whole numbers is represented by Z.


What data or variable type is used for whole numbers?

int


What numbers are included in integers but not in whole numbers?

There is no single commonly accepted definition for "whole numbers". Depending on the definition used, zero, as well as negative integers (like -1, -2, etc.) may, or may not, be considered part of the "whole numbers".


How are decimals and whole numbers similar?

All whole numbers are decimal numbers.


What are two ways in which whole numbers and decimal numbers are different?

Whole numbers are a proper subset of decimal numbers. All whole numbers are decimal numbers but not all decimal numbers are whole numbers.


Are rational numbers whole numbers?

The set of rational numbers includes all whole numbers, so SOME rational numbers will also be whole number. But not all rational numbers are whole numbers. So, as a rule, no, rational numbers are not whole numbers.


Why are different whole numbers not always a whole number?

Different whole numbers are always whole numbers, but I suspect you meant to ask about the difference between whole numbers. You can subtract two whole numbers and get a negative result. Whole numbers can't be negative.