Question

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

• A. $\frac{3}{2}$
• B. -$\frac{1}{2}$
• C. -$\frac{3}{2}$
• D. -$\frac{2}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C -$\frac{3}{2}$

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