The inequality below compares two rational numbers.
-8/18 >17/27 -
If the two numbers were plotted as values on a horizontal number line, which statement would be true?
A Both numbers lie to the right of 0, and − lies to the left of −.
B Both numbers lie to the left of 0, and − lies to the left of −.
C Both numbers lie to the right of 0, and − lies to the right of −.
D Both numbers lie to the left of 0, and − lies to the right of −.