Question

If the sum of two integers is − 26 and one of them is 14, then the other integer is

(a) − 12 (b) 12 (c) − 40 (d) 40

Answer 1

Sum of two integers = − 26
One of the two numbers = 14
∴ second number = − 26 − 14
= − (26 + 14)
= − 40
Hence, the correct option is (c).