Question

Which of the numbers below is less than -1.2? Select all that apply.

A) −1/3
B) −3/2
C) −2.4
D) −4
E) 0.75

Answer 1

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Answer:

B, C, D

Explanation:

All of the points that are left of -1.2 on the number line are less than -1.2. These include ...

• -3/2 = -1.5 (B)
• -2.4 (C)
• -4.0 (D)

You will note that each of these is negative, and that the magnitude (absolute value) is more than 1.2.