Consider the following two statements, labeled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Evaluate them and choose the appropriate answer from the given options.
Assertion (A): Any whole number larger than one can be written as the result of multiplying prime numbers together.
Reason (R): The Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic guarantees unique prime factorizations for all rational numbers.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Assertion (A) is correct because every integer greater than 1 can be written as a product of prime numbers.
Reason (R) is incorrect because the Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic applies only to integers greater than 1, not to all rational numbers.