Question

For any two rational numbers $x$ and $y$ which of the following is/are correct, if $x$ is positive and $y$ is negative?
(1) $x<y$
(2) $x=y$
(3) $x>y$

• A. Both 1 and 2
• B. Both 2 and 3
• C. Only 3
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C Only 3

Given that,

$x$ is positive and $y$ is negative

$\Rightarrow$ $x>0$ and $y<0$

$\therefore$ $x>y$ is the only true statement amongst the given ones.