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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestion 6
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Multiple Choice Questions
Question. 6
The greatest integer lying between \(−10\) and \(−15\) is
(A)
−10
(B)
−11
(C)
−15
(D)
−14
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Step 1: “Between −15 and −10” means do not include −15 and −10.
Step 2: List the integers strictly between them.
(-14), (-13), (-12), (-11)
Step 3: On a number line, a number is greater if it is to the right.
Step 4: Among these, the rightmost (greatest) is
(-11)
Conclusion: The greatest integer lying between (-15) and (-10) is (-11).