If you multiply an inequality by a negative number, when should you reverse the inequality symbol?

Always

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Never

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Sometimes

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Only if the negative number is a fraction

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Solution

The correct option is A Always
If we take $x \leq y$ then $- x \geq - y$ always.
Thus, the inequality gets reversed always when multiplied by negative number.
Hence, option A is correct.

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