CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Rational Numbers Worksheet Set 03

CBSE Class 8 Mathematics Worksheet - Rational Numbers (2)

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RATIONAL NUMBER (NUMBER LINE)

Question. Draw the number line and represent following rational number on it:
(i) (2/3)
(ii) (3/4)
(iii) (3/8)
(iv) (-5/8)
Solution:
(i) We know that (2/3) is greater than 2 and less than 3.
∴ it lies between 2 and 3. It can be represented on number line as,

(ii) We know that (3/4) is greater than 0 and less than 1.
∴ it lies between 0 and 1. It can be represented on number line as,

(iii) We know that (3/8) is greater than 0 and less than 1.
∴ it lies between 0 and 1. It can be represented on number line as,

(iv) We know that (-5/8) is greater than -1 and less than 0.
∴ it lies between 0 and -1. It can be represented on number line as,

Question. Which of the two rational numbers in each of the following pairs of rational number is greater? (i) (-3/8), 0
(ii) (5/2), 0
(iii) (– 4/11), (3/11)
Solution:
(i) Given (-3/8), 0
We know that every positive rational number is greater than zero and every negative
rational number is smaller than zero. Thus, – (3/8) > 0

(ii) Given (5/2), 0
We know that every positive rational number is greater than zero and every negative rational number is smaller than zero. Thus, (5/2) > 0

(iii) Given (– 4/11), (3/11)
We know that every positive rational number is greater than zero and every negative rational number is smaller than zero, also the denominator is same in given question now we have to compare the numerator, thus – 4/11 < 3/11.

Question. Which of the two rational numbers in each of the following pairs of rational numbers is smaller?
(i) (-6/-13), (7/13)
(ii) (16/-5), 3
Solution:
(i) Given (-6/-13), (7/13)
Here denominator is same therefore compare the numerator,
Thus (-6/-13) < (7/13)

(ii) Given (16/-5), 3
We know that 3 is a whole number with positive sign
Therefore (16/-5) < 3

Question. Fill in the blanks by the correct symbol out of >, =, or <:
(i) (-6/7) …. (7/13)
(ii) (-3/5) …. (-5/6)
(iii) (-2/3) …. (5/-8)
(iv) 0 …. (-2/5)
Solution:
(i) (- 6/7) < (7/13)
Explanation:
Because every positive number is greater than a negative number.

(ii) (-3/5) > (-5/6)
Explanation:
Consider (-3/5)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 6 then we get
(-3/5) × (6/6) = (-18/30)…… (1)
Now consider (-5/6)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 5 we get
(-5/6) × (5/5) = (-25/30)…… (2)
The denominator is same in equation (1) and (2) now we have to compare the numerator, thus (-3/5) > (-5/6)

(iii) (-2/3) < (5/-8)
Explanation:
Consider (-2/3)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 8 then we get
(-2/3) × (8/8) = (-16/24)…… (1)
Now consider (5/-8)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 3 we get
(5/-8) × (3/3) = (15/-24)…… (2)
The denominator is same in equation (1) and (2) now we have to compare the numerator, thus (-2/3) < (5/-8)

(iv) 0 > (-2/5)
Explanation:
Because every positive number is greater than a negative number

Question. Arrange the following rational numbers in ascending order:
(i) (3/5), (-17/-30), (8/-15), (-7/10)
(ii) (-4/9), (5/-12), (7/-18), (2/-3)
Solution:
(i) Given (3/5), (-17/-30), (8/-15), (-7/10)
The LCM of 5, 30, 15 and 10 is 30
Multiplying the numerators and denominators to get the denominator equal to the LCM i.e. 30
Consider (3/5)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 6, then we get
(3/5) × (6/6) = (18/30) ….. (1)
Consider (8/-15)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2, then we get
(8/-15) × (2/2) = (16/-30) ….. (2)
Consider (-7/10)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 3, then we get
(-7/10) × (3/3) = (-21/30) ….. (3)
In the above equation, denominators are same
Now on comparing the ascending order is:
(-7/10) < (8/-15) < (-17/30) < (3/5)

(ii) Given (-4/9), (5/-12), (7/-18), (2/-3)
The LCM of 9, 12, 18 and 3 is 36
Multiplying the numerators and denominators to get the denominator equal to the LCM i.e. 36
Consider (-4/9)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 4, then we get
(-4/9) × (4/4) = (-16/36) ….. (1)
Consider (5/-12)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 3, then we get
(5/-12) × (3/3) = (15/-36) ….. (2)
Consider (7/-18)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2, then we get
(7/-18) × (2/2) = (14/-36) ….. (3)
Consider (2/-3)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 12, then we get
(2/-3) × (12/12) = (24/-36) ….. (4)
In the above equation, denominators are same
Now on comparing the ascending order is:
(2/-3) < ((-4/9) < (5/-12) < (7/-18)

Question. Arrange the following rational numbers in descending order:
(i) (7/8), (64/16), (39/-12), (5/-4), (140/28)
(ii) (-3/10), (17/-30), (7/-15), (-11/20)
Solution:
(i) Given (7/8), (64/16), (39/-12), (5/-4), (140/28)
The LCM of 8, 16, 12, 4 and 28 is 336
Multiplying the numerators and denominators to get the denominator equal to the LCM i.e. 336
Consider (7/8)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 42, then we get
(7/8) × (42/42) = (294/336) ….. (1)
Consider (64/16)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 21, then we get
(64/16) × (21/21) = (1344/336) ….. (2)
Consider (39/-12)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 28, then we get
(39/-12) × (28/28) = (-1008/336) ….. (3)
Consider (5/-4)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 84, then we get
(5/-4) × (84/84) = (-420/336) ….. (4)
In the above equation, denominators are same
Now on comparing the descending order is:
(140/28) > (64/16) > (7/8) > (5/-4) > (36/-12)

(ii) Given (-3/10), (17/-30), (7/-15), (-11/20)
The LCM of 10, 30, 15 and 20 is 60
Multiplying the numerators and denominators to get the denominator equal to the LCM i.e. 60
Consider (-3/10)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 6, then we get
(-3/10) × (6/6) = (-18/60) ….. (1)
Consider (17/-30)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2, then we get
(17/-30) × (2/2) = (34/-60) ….. (2)
Consider (7/-15)
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 4, then we get
(7/-15) × (4/4) = (28/-60) ….. (3)
In the above equation, denominators are same
Now on comparing the descending order is:
(-3/10) > (7/-15) > (-11/20) > (17/20)

Question. 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.
Solution:
(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

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