Which number in the given pair is smaller?
(iii) -15, -5

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Solution

Every negative integer is smaller than integer 0. The negative integer which lies close to the integer 0 on the number line is greater than the negative integer which is far away from 0 on the number line. In the given pair, -5 lies close to 0 on the number line than the integer -15 shown on the number line below. Hence, -15 is smaller integer than -5.

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