Let a and b be real numbers. If a*b is an irrational number then a is an irrational number or b is an irrational number. O a is rational and b is rational. a is irrational and b is irrational. O None of these

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Let a and b be real numbers. If a*b is an irrational number then
a is an irrational number or b is an
irrational number.
O a is rational and b is rational.
a is irrational and b is irrational.
O None of these
Transcribed Image Text:Let a and b be real numbers. If a*b is an irrational number then a is an irrational number or b is an irrational number. O a is rational and b is rational. a is irrational and b is irrational. O None of these
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