Select the correct answer. Which image shows the correct position of on the number line? Which image shows the correct position of -2 1/2 on the number line? A. A B. B C. C D. D

Answer:
Option (A)
Step-by-step explanation:
Option A
Each small segment on the number line measure (0.5) unit.
Red point on the number line is 5 small segment distant from center 0.
So, the position of the point = 0.5 × 5 = 2.5
Since, the point is on the negative side position will be → -2.5
Option B
Position of the point = 0.5 ×3 = 1.5
Option C
Position of the point = 0.5 × 1 = -0.5 (negative sign shows the position of the point on the negative side of the number line)
Option D
Position of the point = 5 × 0.5 = 2.5