Question

Which situation could be best represented by $-25$?

• A. An increase of $25$ points
• B. Planting a seed $25cm$ below the ground
• C. An elevation of $25m$ above sea level
• D. Birth of $25$ babies

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Planting a seed $25cm$ below the ground

Integer are whole numbers which are in negative direction also. On the right side of zero we have positive integers and on the left side of zero we have negative integers.

negative sign represents words like decrease, below etc, whereas positive sign represents words like increase, above, etc.

Hence (B) is the correct answer