MHT CET · Maths · Mathematical Reasoning
Which of the following quantified statement is true?
- A The square of every real number is positive
- B There exists a real number whose square is negative
- C There exists a real number whose square is not positive
- D Every real number is rational
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) There exists a real number whose square is not positive
Step-by-step Solution
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for all real numbers x
For (not positive)
For (not positive)
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