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Points in Different Quadrants

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If $A (x, y)$ lies in the III quadrant, what are the signs of $x$ and $y$ ?

A

(+, -)

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(-, +)

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(+, +)

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D

(-, -)

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Solution

The correct option is D $(-, -)$
As $A (x, y)$ lie in $^{'} i i i^{'}$ Quadrant
both $x$ and $y$ will be negative i.e, $(-, -)$

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