Application of Addition and Substitution of Negative Numbers in Everyday Life (Distances)

Q.

When the speed is downwards, we represent it using negative numbers.

1. True

2. False

Q. You are at the position (3, 7).

It indicates that you are 7 miles to the east.

1. False
2. True

Q.

A car travelled 60 km towards the north direction from a point A. From there, it travelled 120 km in the south direction. How far is the car from point A now?

1. 60 km South

2. 60 km North

3. 160 km South

4. 160 km North

Q. You are at the position (3, 7).

It indicates that you are 7 miles to the east.

1. False
2. True

Q.

A car travelled 60 km towards the north direction from a point A. From there, it travelled 100 km in the south direction. How far is the car from point A now?

1. 40 km North

2. 160 km South

3. 160 km North

4. 40 km South

Q. You are at the position (3, 7).

It indicates that you are 7 miles to the east.

1. True
2. False