Question

The list shows numbers in order from least to greatest. -15, –3 4/5, - 1.5, ____,2.3,5 2/3

Which is an integer that can be inserted on the blank line in the list?
A) -2
B) 1 1/3
C) 0
D) 1.2

Answer 1

The correct integer to insert in the list that maintains ascending order is -2, as it is the only integer option that is less than -1.5 and fits into the sequence correctly.

Step-by-step explanation:

The integer that can be inserted on the blank line in the list -15, –3 4/5, -1.5, ____, 2.3, 5 2/3 to maintain the order from least to greatest is -2 (Option A). We want an integer, so we can immediately eliminate any options that are not integers, such as 1 1/3 and 1.2. Also, the number must be greater than -1.5 and less than 2.3. The only integer between -1.5 and 2.3 is 0. However, -2 is also viable as it is less than -1.5, following the ascending order required. Since 0 falls outside the given range in the sequence, -2 is the correct answer.