MCQ
Which situation is best represented by the integer $-12?$
  • A
    The length of curtains is increased by $12$ inches
  • The price of petrol is reduced by $Rs. 12$
  • C
    The size of picture is enlarged by $12$ percent
  • D
    The temperature rises by $12^\circ C$

Answer

Correct option: B.
The price of petrol is reduced by $Rs. 12$
Let increase in the petrol be represented by $+$ and decrease in the petrol be represented by $−$.Situation in option $(a), (c), (d)$ represents $+12$ SItuation in option $(b)$ represents $−12$Answer $B$

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