Question 23 The point which lies on y-axis at a distance of 5 units in the negative direction of y-axis is
A) (0,5) B) (5,0) C) (0,-5) D) (-5,0)
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Solution
The answer is C. Given the point lies on y-axis this shows that its x-coordinate is zero. Also, it is at a distance of 5 units in the negative direction of the y-axis. So, its y-coordinate is negative. Hence, the required point is (0,-5).