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Question
By observing the number line in the following figure, state which of the following statements is not true.

Options
B is greater than –10
A is greater than 0
B is greater than A
B is smaller than 0
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Solution
B is greater than A
Explanation:

As we know that, if a point or number lies on the right side to the other number, then the number is greater.
Here, B is greater than –10 but smaller than 0 and A is greater than 0 but smaller than 10. Also, 6 is smaller than A.
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