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Q.

Which situation is best represented by the integer -12?


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a

The length of curtains is increased by12 inches

b

The price of petrol is reduced by Rs.12

c

The size of picture is enlarged by12 percent

d

The temperature rises by12oC  

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Given an integer -12.
Situation in option (1), (3), (4) represents +12 as it represents an increase in quantity.
Let increase in the petrol be represented by + and decrease in the petrol be represented by -.
Situation in option (2) represents -12
Therefore, option (2) is correct.
 
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