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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestion 10
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Multiple Choice Questions
Question. 10
The integer with negative sign (−) is always less than
(A)
0
(B)
−3
(C)
−1
(D)
−2
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Idea: A negative integer is any number with a minus sign (−).
Fact: All negative integers are to the left of 0 on the number line.
Rule:
( ext{If } n ext{ is negative, then } n < 0. )
Examples on the number line:
( -3 < -2 )
( -2 < -1 )
( -1 < 0 )
Important: A negative integer is not always less than another negative integer.
( -1 ) is not less than ( -2 ) because ( -1 > -2 ).
Conclusion: The integer with a negative sign (−) is always less than ( 0 ). Hence, option A (0) is correct.