Which are negative rational numbers? (i) -16/5 (ii) -10/-11 (iii) -21 (iv) 0/-3 (v) 17

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(i) ⇒ The numerator is negative and the denominator is positive (opposite signs). Hence, it is a negative rational number. (ii) ⇒ Both are negative, so the signs cancel out (), making it positive. Hence, it is not a negative rational number. (iii) -21 ⇒ It can be written as . The signs are opposite. Hence, it is a negative rational number. (iv) ⇒ The value is 0, which is neutral (neither positive nor negative). Hence, it is not a negative rational number. (v) 17 ⇒ It is a positive integer (can be written as ). Hence, it is not a negative rational number.

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Which are negative rational numbers? (i) -16/5 (ii) -10/-11 (iii) -21 (iv) 0/-3 (v) 17

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