Question

In a maths test, a question is asked to locate $-2\frac{7}{10}$ on a number line. Rebecca, a student located it and got full marks on that question. Identify which of the following did she make?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Since $-2\frac{7}{10}$ can be written as $-(2+\frac{7}{10})$.
The decimal form of $\frac{7}{10}$ is $0.7$.

The decimal form of $-2\frac{7}{10}$ is $-2.7$. On number line it will be between $-2$ and $-3$.