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Negative Numbers in Real-World Contexts

Question 1 • FL-1205010-M/J Grade 6 Mathematics A-CR

Han’s mother will not let him play outside in the snow until the temperature is above zero. DayHigh Temperature of DayThursday0ºFriday–5ºSaturday4ºSunday7ºWhen is the soonest he can expect to go out?

Answer
A
Thursday
B
Friday
C
Saturday
D
Sunday

Explanation

Han can go outside only when the temperature is greater than 0°. Thursday’s temperature is exactly 0°, so it is not above zero, and Friday is below zero at −5°. Saturday is the first day with a temperature above zero: 4°. The correct choice is Saturday.

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