Question

For rational numbers $x$ and $y$, if $x<y$ then $x-y$ is a positive rational number. State whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Subtraction of Rational Number:

For rational numbers $x$ and $y$, if $x<y$ then $x-y$ is a negative rational number.

Example, let $x=6$ and $y=7$

Then,

$x–y=6-7$

$=-1$

Hence, the given statement is False.