Question

The sum of 2 rational numbers is $-5$. If one of them is $\frac{5}{2}$ find the other.

• A. $\frac{-7}{2}$
• B. $\frac{-15}{2}$
• C. -7.5
• D. - 3.5

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

$\frac{-15}{2}$

C

-7.5

Let the Other number be $x$

$x+\frac{5}{2}$ = $-5$

$\Rightarrow x$ = $-5-\frac{5}{2}$ = $\frac{-10-5}{2}$ $\frac{-15}{2}$