Question

Coefficient of $x{y}^2$ in the term $-\frac{4x{y}^2}{9}$ is

• A. -$\frac{4}{9}$​
• B. $\frac{1}{9}$​
• C. -4
• D. -1

Answer 1

The correct option is A -$\frac{4}{9}$​

The numerical factor of a term is called its coefficient. So, the coefficient of $x{y}^2$ in $-\frac{4x{y}^2}{9}$ is $-\frac{4}{9}$​.