Question

Represent the following situations as integers.

i) A loss of ₹ 2000

ii) 2018 CE (AD)

iii) Fishes found at 60 m below the sea level

iv) 18°C below 0°C

v) Gaining 13 points

vi) A jet plane at a height of 2500 m

Answer 1

(i) Since loss is negative, a loss of t 2000 is denoted as – ₹ 2000

(ii) Here CE (AD) can be considered as a positive number. Hence CE (AD) 2018 can be represented as + 2018.

(iii) Below sea level is represented as -60 m.

(iv) 18°C below 0°C is represented as – 18°C

(v) Gaining 13 points can be represented as + 13

(vi) Height of 2500 m is represented as + 2500 m.