Which fraction represents the same point as (-1.25) on the number line?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: \(-\frac{5}{4}\)
(-1.25 = -\frac{125}{100} = -\frac{5}{4}), so the correct fraction is (-\frac{5}{4}). Option C, (\frac{5}{4}), is positive and lies to the right of 0, whereas (-1.25) lies to the left. Exam tip: Convert a terminating decimal to a fraction over 10, 100, or 1000, then reduce it to lowest terms.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
\(-\frac{5}{4}\)
Why is this the correct answer?
(-1.25 = -\frac{125}{100} = -\frac{5}{4}), so the correct fraction is (-\frac{5}{4}). Option C, (\frac{5}{4}), is positive and lies to the right of 0, whereas (-1.25) lies to the left. Exam tip: Convert a terminating decimal to a fraction over 10, 100, or 1000, then reduce it to lowest terms.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Polynomials. Topic: Representing real numbers on the number line.
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