The predecessor of the integer -1 is(A) 0(B) 2(C) – 2(D) 1 – InterviewSolution

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The predecessor of the integer -1 is(A) 0(B) 2(C) – 2(D) 1

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(C) -2

The number which comes immediately before a particular number is called its predecessor.

To find the predecessor of a number, subtract one from the given number.

So, predecessor of -1 = -1 -1 = -2

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