Question

Mark the correct alternative in each of the following:

The sum of two integers is 10. If one of them is negative, then the other has to be

(a) negative (b) positive

(c) may be positive or negative (d) None of these

Answer 1

It is given that the sum of two integers is 10, which is a positive integer.

But, we know that the sum of two negative integers is always a negative integer.

So, if the sum of two integers is positive and one of them is negative, then the other has to be positive.

For example,

−2 + 12 = 10

−5 + 15 = 10

Thus, the other integer has to be positive.

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).