Question

_______ and _______ are the smallest positive integer and largest negative integer respectively?

• A. 0 and 1
• B. 1 and 0
• C. 1 and -1
• D. -1 and 1

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1 and -1

• 1 is the smallest positive integer, because on number line positive integers start from 1 and the value increasing when moving rightwards.
• -1 is the largest negative integer, because on number line negative integers start from -1 and the value decreaing when moving leftwards.