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Which of the following statements are true:(i) The rational number (29/23) lies to the left of zero on the number line.(ii) The rational number (-12/-17) lies to the left of zero on the number line.(iii) The rational number (3/4) lies to the right of zero on the number line.(iv) The rational number (-12/-5) and (- 7/17) are on the opposite side of zero on the number line.(v) The rational number (-2/15) and (7/-31) are on the opposite side of zero on the number line.(vi) The rational number (- 3/-5) is on the right of (- 4/7) on the number line.

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(i) False

Explanation:

It lies to the right of zero because it is a positive number.

(ii) False

Explanation:

It lies to the right of zero because it is a positive number.

(iii) True

Explanation:

Always positive number lie on the right of zero

(iv) True

Explanation:

Because they are of opposite sign

(v) False

Explanation:

Because they both are of same sign

(vi) True

Explanation:

They both are of opposite signs and positive number is greater than the negative number. Thus, it is on the right of the negative number.



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