NAME: Aisha Joseph Peters
TOPIC: The Number System
INSTITUTION: T. A Marryshow Community College
LECTURER: Ms. Ruth Dottin
“Types of Numbers can be categorised as, Whole, Real, Natural, Rational, Irrational and
Integers”
Whole Numbers (W)
Whole numbers are a set of numbers including all natural numbers (counting numbers) and zero.
They also consist of all positive integers from zero to positive infinity (+ ∞)
Examples: {0, 1, 2, 3, 4, ……… + ∞}
Applications of Whole Numbers
Whole numbers are used in manufacturing and business to track inventory. Whole numbers are
used to indicate the number of items sold, goods manufactured, and products in stock.
Real Numbers (R)
Real numbers include rational numbers like positive and negative integers, fractions, and
irrational numbers. Real Numbers consist of all the other number types: whole, natural, integers,
rational and irrational.
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Examples: {... -2, 0, √ 5, 4, ……}
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Applications of Real Numbers
Angles are measured in degree and radian modes using real numbers. It is used in a wide variety
of technologies, such as navigation systems, trigonometric functions, and geometric shapes. Real
numbers enable accurate angle measurement in each of these circumstances.
Natural Numbers (N)
Natural numbers consist of all the positive numbers from 1 to positive infinity (+ ∞). Natural
numbers are also known as counting numbers because they do not include zero or negative
numbers. Natural Numbers are a proper subset of whole numbers.
Examples: {1, 2, 3, 4, ……… + ∞}
Applications of Natural Numbers
When it comes to scheduling and timekeeping, natural numbers are essential. Time is measured
in discrete units, each represented by a natural number, for instance seconds, minutes, hours,
days, months, and years.
Rational Numbers (Q)
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Rational Numbers are numbers that can be expressed as a fraction ( ) , where the numerator (a)
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and the denominator (b) are integers, however the denominator cannot be equal to zero (b ≠ 0).
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Examples: {.........−5 ,− , 0.75, 6, …….}
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Applications of Rational Numbers
In financial analysis, rational numbers are essential for figuring out interest rates, stock prices,
and currency conversions in the finance industry. In order to formulate policies, economic
models use rational numbers to represent variables like GDP, inflation rates, and consumer
spending.
Irrational Numbers (Q’)
Irrational Numbers are the opposite of rational numbers. Therefore, irrational numbers are
numbers that cannot be expressed as a fraction. Approximations of irrational numbers can be
made using rational numbers. Additionally, irrational numbers are non-terminating and non-
recurring numbers.
Examples: {√ 2 , √ 3 , π, ℇ …...}
Applications of Irrational Numbers
Irrational numbers are utilised in cybersecurity. Since they are complicated and non-repeating,
irrational numbers are useful for creating codes that protect sensitive data. These numbers are
frequently used in encryption techniques to decrypt data, making it more difficult for outsiders to
decipher.
√ 2 = 1.41421356237309504880……...
Integers (Z)
Integers consist of positive and negative natural numbers as well as zero.
Examples: {-∞……-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, ……+∞}
Applications of Integers
Temperature readings in weather forecasts and climate monitoring are represented by integers.
The temperature trends utilised in weather analysis and forecasts are analysed by meteorologists
using integer-based data, and the advisories given for various forms of climate change are also
based on integer data.
Venn Diagram showing the relationship between the different number types
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Set-Builder Notation showing the relationship between the different number types
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R={x : x ∈Q∨x ∈Q }
References
Whole numbers - Definition, Symbol, Properties and Examples ([Link])
Whole Numbers - Definition | Examples | What are Whole Numbers? ([Link])
Exploring Whole Numbers: Definition and Examples ([Link])
What are Natural Numbers? | Definition | List | Meaning | Examples ([Link])
Real Numbers - Definition, Examples | What are Real Numbers? ([Link])
Applications of Integers in Real Life - GeeksforGeeks
Applications of Irrational Numbers | Real Life Uses & Applications ([Link])
Real-Life Applications of Real Numbers - GeeksforGeeks