Question

Write the rational number represented by the points A, B, and C. [3 marks]

Answer 1

In the given number line, there are four divisions between any two integers. Hence, each division represents $\frac{1}{4}$.

Point A lies in the middle of -1 and -2. So, it is at $\frac{-3}{2}$.

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Point B is the third division between 0 and 1. It is at $\frac{3}{4}$.

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Point C is the first division between 2 and 3. Thus, it represents $\frac{9}{4}$.

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