Maths

MCQs on Class 8 Rational Numbers
Multiple choice questions are available for Class 8 Rational numbers with each question
consisting of four answers, of which one is correct. Students have to solve the question
and choose the correct answer. They can also check their solutions here.

1. An integer can be:

A. Only Positive

B. Only Negative

C. Both positive and negative

D. None of the above

Answer: C

Explanation: An integer can be both positive and negative as well as zero.

i.e. …-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,….

2. A rational number can be represented in the form of:

A. p/q

B. pq

C. p+q

D. p-q

Answer: A

Explanation: A rational number can be represented in the form p/q where p and q are
integers and q is not equal to zero.

3. The value of ½ x ⅗ is equal to:

A. ½

, B. 3/10

C. ⅗

D. ⅖

Answer: B

Explanation: ½ x ⅗ = (1 x 3)/(2 x 5) = 3/10

4. The value of (½) ÷ (⅗) is equal to:

A. 3/10

B. ⅗

C. 6/5

D. ⅚

Answer: D

Explanation: (½) ÷ (⅗) = (½) x (5/3) = (1 x 5)/(2 x 3) = ⅚

5. The value of ½ + ¼ is equal to:

A. ¾

B. 3/2

C. ⅔

D. 1

Answer: A

Explanation: ½ + ¼

Making the denominator equal:

2/4 + ¼ = (2 + 1)/4 = ¾

6. The value of (5/4) – (8/3) is: