Which number is definitely included in the interval [2, 5]?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: 2
The interval [2, 5] is a closed interval because square brackets are used at both ends. This means that every real number from 2 through 5 is included, including both endpoints 2 and 5. Among the choices, 2 is included, whereas 1, 6, and 5.5 lie outside the interval. Thus option A is correct.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
2
Why is this the correct answer?
The interval [2, 5] is a closed interval because square brackets are used at both ends. This means that every real number from 2 through 5 is included, including both endpoints 2 and 5. Among the choices, 2 is included, whereas 1, 6, and 5.5 lie outside the interval. Thus option A is correct.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Sets. Topic: Sets and their representations.