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The collection of whole numbers is NOT closed under which operation?

Class 6Properties of Whole NumbersWhole Numbers
  • ASubtraction
  • BAddition
  • CMultiplication
  • DAdding zero

Step-by-Step Solution

Subtraction can give a non-whole number, e.g. 3 - 8 is not a whole number. So whole numbers are not closed under subtraction (and also not under division).
Answer: A) Subtraction

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