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On the number line, where does lie relative to 0?

Class 8Rational NumbersRational Numbers
  • ATo the left of 0, between −1 and 0
  • BTo the right of 0, between 0 and 1
  • CExactly at −1
  • DExactly at 0

Step-by-Step Solution

A negative rational lies to the left of 0; has magnitude less than 1, so it sits between −1 and 0.
Answer: A) To the left of 0, between −1 and 0

Key idea: Rationals on the number line

Every rational has a unique location on the number line. To plot p/q:
- If q > 0 and p > 0, count p/q units to the right of 0.
- If p < 0, count to the left.
- For 5/4, divide each unit between 1 and 2 into 4 equal parts and pick the first one past 1.

Unlike integers (which leave gaps between consecutive values), rationals appear infinitely close to each other on the number line.

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