Question

On the number line given below, which rational number is indicated by the point E?

Answer 1

In the above number line, point E lies between -1 and -2.
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Each unit on the number line is divided into 4 parts.
Between -1 and -2, the number line is divided into 4 parts.
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Point E lies on the 6th point from zero towards the negative side of the number line.
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$\therefore$ Point E represents $\frac{-6}{4}$, which is equal to $\frac{-3}{2}$.
$\therefore$ Point E represents $\frac{-3}{2}$ on the above number line.
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