Where does a rational number -2-3 lies on the number line-

The correct option is B Lies to the left side of 0 on the number line 23= 0.667 0.667 lt;0 Hence it will lie to the left side of 0 on ...

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Standard VIII

Mathematics

Representation of Rational Numbers on the Number Line

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Where does a rational number $\frac{- 2}{3}$ lies on the number line?

Lies to the left side of

0

on the number line

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Lies to the right side of

0

on the number line

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It is not possible to represent on the number line

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Cannot be determined on which side the number lies

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Solution

The correct option is B Lies to the left side of $0$ on the number line
$\frac{- 2}{3} = - 0.667$
$- 0.667 < 0$
Hence it will lie to the left side of $0$ on the number line.

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Q. Which of the following statements are true and which are false?
(i)

\frac{- 3}{5}

lies to the left of 0 on the number line.
(ii)

\frac{- 12}{7}

lies to the right of 0 on the number line.
(iii) The rational numbers

\frac{1}{3}

and

\frac{- 5}{2}

are on opposite sides of 0 on the number line.
(iv) The rational number

\frac{- 18}{- 13}

lies to the left of 0 on the number line.

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(i) $- \frac{3}{5}$ lies to the left of O on the number line.
(ii) $\frac{- 12}{7}$ lies to the right of O on the number line.
(iii) The rational numbers $\frac{1}{3}$ and $\frac{- 5}{2}$ are on opposite sides of O on the number line.
(iv) The rational number $\frac{- 18}{- 13}$ lies to the left of O on the number line.