NCERT Exemplar Solutions
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 1: Number System - Problems and Solutions
Question 122

Question. 122

122. The elevations (relative to sea level) of four locations are:

LocationElevation (m)
A−180
B1600
C−55
D3200

(a) Which location is closest to sea level?

(b) Which location is farthest from sea level?

(c) Arrange the locations from the least to the greatest elevation.

Answer:

(a) C

(b) D

(c) A, C, B, D

Detailed Answer with Explanation:

Least absolute value is closest to 0 (sea level): |−55|=55 (C). Largest absolute value is farthest: |3200| (D). For ordering, compare actual signed heights.

NCERT Exemplar Solutions Class 7 – Mathematics – Unit 1: Number System – Problems and Solutions | Detailed Answers