Question

Which of the following numbers lies between $-1$ and $-2$?

• A. $\frac{-1}{2}$
• B. $\frac{-3}{2}$
• C. $\frac{1}{2}$
• D. $\frac{3}{2}$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{-3}{2}$

Mean $=\frac{(-1)+(-2)}{2}=\frac{-1-2}{2}=\frac{-3}{2}$.

Mean of two numbers always lies between the two numbers.

So, answer is option $B.$