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Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Multiple Choice QuestionsQuestion 8
Class 6 - Mathematics - Unit 3: Integers - Multiple Choice Questions
Question. 8
On the number line, the integer 5 is located
(A)
to the left of 0
(B)
to the right of 0
(C)
to the left of 1
(D)
to the left of −2
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
- On a number line, 0 is the center point.
- Rule: All positive integers are placed to the right of 0.
- (5) is a positive integer.
- (5>0).
- Therefore, (5) is to the right of (0).
Check options
- A — “to the left of 0” → Left of 0 are negative numbers only → Wrong.
- B — “to the right of 0” → Matches the rule for positives → Correct.
- C — “to the left of 1” → Numbers (<1) only; but (5>1) → Wrong.
- D — “to the left of −2” → Numbers (<-2) only; but (5>-2) → Wrong.
Answer: B