Application of Difference between Positive and Negative Numbers in Everyday Life
At Srinagar, ...
Question
At Srinagar, temperature was -2°C at night. It has dropped by 11°C compared to afternoon. What was the temperature of Srinagar in after noon?
A
9°C
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B
10°C
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C
11°C
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D
12°C
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Solution
The correct option is A 9°C According to the question,
Temperature of Srinagar at night
= – 2°C
Given that temperature has dropped by 11°C compared to afternoon
Temperature of Srinagar at night
= Temperature at afternoon – 11°C
Temperature at afternoon
= – 2°C + 11°C
= 9°C
Therefore, temperature of Srinagar in afternoon = 9°C