Question

The greatest negative integer is ____ and the smallest positive integer is _____.

• A. +1 and -1
• B. -1 and +1
• C. -1 and -1
• D. +1 and +1

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

-1 and +1

Observe a number line.

In negative numbers, as magnitude increases, value decreases.
Therefore, the largest negative integer is -1.

Similarly, in positive numbers, as magnitude increases, value increases.
Therefore, the smallest positive integer is 1.