Why is 0 called a whole number?

Anonymous

∙ 16y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

Because 0 does not have a decimal place, and is not by any means a mixed number such as 1 3/4, etc. A whole number is simply any number that doesn't contain a fraction. A whole number is an integer which has 1 or more units and can be positive or negative.

Wiki User

∙ 16y ago

What else can I help you with?

A whole number that divides another whole number with a remainder of 0?

It is called a factor.

What is a whole number greater than 0 also called?

a digit

Is 0 an whole number?

yes, 0 is a whole number

What is 1 eighth as a whole number?

1 8th is not a whole number. The nearest whole number is 0.

Whole numbers?

A WHOLE NUMBER IS ANY NUMBER FROM 0 TO INFINITY.

What is 0.000142045455 as a whole number?

It is not a whole number. The nearest whole number is 0.

What is 33 percent to the nearest whole number?

Oh, dude, 33 percent to the nearest whole number is like 33.3 percent. But if you want it as a whole number, then it's 33 percent. So, like, if you're rounding it to the nearest whole number, it's still 33. Hope that helps!

What number is a natural number but not a whole number?

0 is whole no but not a natural no.

Does a whole number have to end in zero?

No, a whole number does not have to 0

What is is whole number of .081?

The nearest whole number is 0.

What is 0.44 as a whole number?

The whole number part is 0.

What is the whole number of 0.325?