Question

The rational number $\frac{57}{23}$ lies to the left of zero on the number line. State whether the statement is true (T) or false (F).

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Explanation.

• A number line is a pictorial representation of numbers on a straight line.
• On a number line zero is the middle point of a number line.
• All positive numbers occupy the right side of the zero whereas negative numbers occupy the left side of zero on the number line.

The given rational number $\frac{57}{23}$ is positive so it lies to the right side of zero on the number line.

Hence, the given statement is False.