Question

Jerry and Micky are at $–2$ and $3,$ respectively, on a number line. Which of the following options is not correct?

• A. Jerry is to the left of $0$.
• B. Micky is to the right of $0$.
• C. Micky is to the left of Jerry on the number line.
• D. Jerry is to the left of Micky on the number line.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Micky is to the left of Jerry on the number line.

Let's locate Jerry and Micky on the number line.


Now, as per the locations of Jerry and Micky on the number line, we can conclude:

• Jerry is to the left of Micky.
• Jerry is to the left of $0$.
• Micky is to the right of $0$.