INTEGERS

(1) Positive Integers : The numbers 1, 2, 3, 4,

CONTENTS 5, .... i.e., the natural numbers are called
positive integers.
 Definition
(2) Negative Integers : The numbers –1, –2, –3,
 Integers on Number Line –4, –5, .... are called negative integers.
 Addition of Integers (3) Zero Integers : The number 0 is simply an
 Subtraction of Integers
integer. It is neither positive nor negative.

 Limitations of the Number Line EXAMPLE 

 Subtraction of Larger Number Ex.1 Write the predecessor and successor of the
following numbers 4, –4, 6, 1, b, n2
from Smaller Number
 Properties of Addition & Subtraction Sol.

 Multiplication of Integers
 Properties of Multiplication
 Distributive Property
 Division of Integers
 Sign system For Division Positive numbers are always on right side of zero &
negative numbers are on left side of zero.
 Rule of BODMAS
 The Operation 'OF'
 Absolute value of an integer
or we can say all integers are in ascending order
from left to right.

EXAMPLE 
Whole numbers with + or – signs are called
Ex.2 Fill the square by '<', '>' or '='
integers.
(i) 0 –2
Eg : –17, –5, 0, 1, 3, ………
(ii) –31 –21
Note :
(iii) –3 8
(1) Decimal numbers are not include in integers,
(iv) –7 7
like 0.3, , –11.97, 0.03, etc.
(v) 11 –6
(2) The set of integers is denoted by I and (vi) 3 3
I = {…… –3, –2, –1, 0, 1, 2, 3……..}
(vii) –1132 –2
 Types of Integers
(viii) –1039 –2138
Sol. (i) > (ii) < (iii) < (iv) < (v) >
 (vi) = (vii) < (viii) > No matter which number you choose as first
and the other as second number, because in
both the conditions you will get the same
answer.
In order to add two integers on a number line, we Ex.4 Draw a number line and represent each of the
follow the following steps : following on it :
Step 1 : On the number line, mark one of the given (i) –2 + 8 + (–9)
integers.
(ii) –2 + (–3) + (–5)
Step 2 : Move as many units as the second number
to the : Sol. (i) –2 + 8 + (–9) = –3
(i) right of the first, if the second integer is
positive.
(ii) left of the first, if the second integer is negative.
Step 3 : The point thus we reach represents the sum
of two given integers.
(ii) –2 + (–3) + (–5) = –10
EXAMPLES 
Ex.3 Add the following integers :
(i) 6 and –9
(ii) –3 and –4
Sol. (i) First we draw a number line and mark the We know that in the subtraction fact 7 – 2 = 5, 7 is
integer 6 on it. the minuend, 2 is the subtrahend and 5 is the
difference.
Step 1 :
First we draw a number line and mark (label) the
minuend on it.
To add –9 we move 9 steps to the left from 6.
Thus, we reach at a point representing –3. Step 2 :
Hence the sum of 6 and –9 is –3. That is, (i) To subtract a positive integer, we move to the
6 + (–9) = –3. Note that if we represent the left from the minuend as many steps as the
number –9 on the number line then to find second integer is.
6 + (–9) we shall move 6 units to the right of
–9. Obviously, we reach at –3. (ii) To subtract a negative integer, we move to the
right (not left) as many steps as the second
integer is.
Step 3 :
The point thus we reach represents the difference of
(ii) Draw a number line and mark the integer –3 on it. two integers.

EXAMPLE 
Ex.4 Subtract the following integers :
(i) 4 – 8
To add –4 and –3 we have to move 4 steps to the (ii) – 5 – 4
left of –3. Thus, we arrive at –7. Hence, the
required sum is –7. That is, (–3) + (–4) = –7. (iii) – 3 – (–4)
Note : Sol. (i) First we draw a number line and mark the
number 4 on it.
 natural number]. To add two negative numbers, we
add the numbers without sign and then we put the
negative sign (common sign) before the sum so
obtained.

To subtract 8, we move 8 steps to the left of 4, EXAMPLES 

thus we reach at the point representing – 4.
Ex.6 Represent the following numbers as integers
Hence, 4 – 8 = –4. with appropriate signs :
(ii) Mark the integer –5 on a number line. Sol.

S.No. Statement Signs

To subtract 4, we move 4 steps to the left of (i) 1500 m above sea level +
–5, thus we reach at the point representing –9.
Hence, –5 – 4 = –9. (ii) 15°C below 0°C –
(iii) First we draw a number line and mark the temperature
integer –3 on it.
(iii) Depth of 500 m –

(iv) A deposit of rupees +

thousand
To subtract a negative integer –4, we will move
4 steps to the right of –3, thus we reach at the
point representing 1. (v) Withdrawal of rupees –
Hence, (–3) – (–4) = –3 + 4 = 1 hundred
From the above example (iii) Ex.7 Represent the following numbers on a number
We observe that –3 – (–4) = 1 which is same as line :
–3 + 4. (i) +9 (ii) –3 (iii) +8 (iv) –5
Note : Subtracting a negative is the same as
adding a positive and subtracting a positive is Sol.
the same as adding a negative.
Ex.8 A number line given below shows the
temperature of different cities on a particular day:

Of course, addition and subtraction of integers on a

number line would not work so well if we are
dealing with large numbers. Eg, 465 – 739 or
465 + (–739).
(i) Observe the number line and write the
temperature of the cities marked on it.
(ii) What is the difference of temperature
We subtract smaller number from the larger number between the hottest and the coldest places
and we put a negative sign before the difference so among the above ?
obtained. (iii) Can we say temperature of Bhubaneswar is
That is smaller natural number – Larger natural more than the temperature of Nainital and
number = – [Larger natural number – Smaller Srinagar together ?
Sol. (i) Patnitop –9°C ; Srinagar –4°C ; (iii) –8 and –15 (iv) –40 and – 32
Nainital 6°C ; Shimla 7°C ; Sol.
Bhubaneswar 21°C ; Varanasi 32°C; S.No. Integers Ascending Descending
Order Order
Chennai 39°C
(i) 0&5 1, 2, 3, 4 4, 3, 2, 1
(ii) 48°C (iii) Yes
(ii) –3 & 3 –2, –1, 0, 1, 2 2, 1, 0, –1, –2
Ex.9 Draw a number line and represent each of the
following : (iii) –8 & –15 –14, –13, –12, –9, –10, –11, –
–11, –10, –9 12, –13, –14
(i) –2 + 6 + (–7) (ii) –6 + 8
(iv) –40 & –32 –39, –38, –37, –33, –34, –35,
Sol. (i) –2 + 6 + (–7) = – 3 –36, –35, –34, –36, –37, –38,
–33 –39

Ex.13 Complete the following table :

+ 3 –4 0 –12 4
(ii) –6 + 8 = 2 –3
–5
4 0 –8
7
Ex.10 Find the difference between the following pairs
of integers : –19 –19
(i) –20 and –40 (ii) –19 and 30 (iii) 45 and –36 –27
Sol. (i) –20 – (–40) = –20 + 40 = 20 17
(ii) –19 – 30 = – 49 0
(iii) 45 – (–36) = 45 + 36 = 81 Sol.

Ex.11 Draw a number line and answer the following : + 3 –4 0 –12 4

(i) Which number will we reach if we move 8 –3 0 –7 –3 –15 1

steps to the right of –15? Write this number –5 –2 –9 –5 –17 –1
with appropriate sign.
4 7 0 4 –8 8
(ii) If we are at –7 on a number line, in which
direction should we move to reach –15 and 7 10 3 7 –5 11
how many steps? –19 –16 –23 –19 –31 –15
Sol. (i) 8 + (–15) = –7 –27 –24 –31 –27 –39 –23
17 20 13 17 5 21
0 3 –4 0 –12 4

(ii) –15 – (–7) = –8 Ex.14 Write true (T) or false (F) for the following
statements. Also correct those which are false :
(i) Sum of two positive integers is always
positive.
(ii) Sum of two negative integers is always
Ex.12 Write all the integers between the given pairs in positive.
ascending and descending orders :
(i) 0 and 5 (ii) –3 and 3
 (iii) When a positive integer and a negative
integer are added, the result is always a
(b) (i) (ii)
negative integer.
(iv) The sum of an integer and its additive
inverse is always zero.
(v) When a positive integer and a negative
integer are added, we take their difference Ex.16 Neena has a loan of 1200 to repay. Her
and place the sign of bigger integer,
ignoring the sign of both.
brother gave 2500. Describe Neena's financial
Sol. (i) T
position.
(ii) F (Sum of two negative integers is always
negative). Sol. Money of loan

(iii) F (When a positive and a negative integers = 1200

are added, the result may be a positive or a
negative integer).
(iv) T Money she has from her brother = 2500
(v) T left money after paying loan
Ex.15 (a) Check which of the following is a magic
square. (If each row, column and diagonal have = 2500 – 1200
the equal sum.)

= 1300 Ans.
(i) (ii)
Ex.17 Find whether the given statements are true (T) or
false (F) :
(i) The smallest integer is 0.
(ii) The opposite of zero on a number line is
(b) Magic squares are given below, fill in the zero.
empty cells with appropriate integers:
(iii) Zero is not a positive integer.
(iv) 0 is larger than every negative integer but
(i) (ii) less than every positive integer.
(v) A positive integer is greater than its
opposite.
(vi) Every integer is less than every natural
integer.
(vii) –1 is the greatest negative integer.
Sol. (a) (i) No (viii) 0 is the smallest positive integer.
(ix) The sum of greatest negative integer and
smallest positive integer is zero.

(ii) Yes (x) The negative of a positive integer is a

negative integer.
(xi) The negative of a negative integer is
positive.
(xii)If a and b are two integers such that a < b
then (b – a) is always a positive integer.
Sol. (i) F (ii) T (iii) T Sol. (i) –9 + 2 = –4 + (–3) = –7
(iv) T (v) T (vi) F (ii) 1 – 10 = 2 – 11 = –9

(vii) T (viii) F (ix) T Ex.20 Write a pair of integers whose difference is :

(i) a negative number
(x) T (xi) T (xii) T
(ii) an integer greater than only one of the
integers.

Sol. (i) –14 – (–5) = –9 (Negative integer)

(ii) (–11) – (–3) = –8 (It is greater than – 11
Addition Subtraction and less than –3)
(1) Closure    Ex.21 Verify : [–a – (–b)] – c –a – [–b – (c)] :
(2) Commutative  × if a = 3, b = 7, c = –9
(3) Associative  × Sol. LHS = [–a – (–b)] – c
(4) Additive Identity  × = [–3 – (–7)] – (–9)
(5) Additive Inverse   = [–3 + 7] + 9
Eg.(i) 5 + 3 = 8 (integer), –7 + 3 = –4 (integer) = 4 + 9 = 13
Eg.(ii) 3 + 7 = 10 = 7 + 3, 4 – 5 = –1 & 5 – 4 = 1 RHS = –a – [–b – (c)]
= – 3 – [– 7 – (–9)]
= – 3 – [– 7 + 9]
Eg.(iii)
= – 3 – [2]
= –5
EXAMPLES  LHS RHS
Ex.22 Verify a – (–b) = a + b for the following :
Ex.18 Find the integer for the following integers so that
sum is zero. a = 117, b = –112
23, –3, 0, –1, 7, 10, 253, –497 Sol. LHS = a – (–b)
= 117 – [– (–112)]
Sol. = 117 – (112)
=5
Note : RHS = a + b
(i) Sum of the given two integers in each of = 117 + (–112)
the given pairs is zero i.e. the additive
= 117 – 112 = 5
identity for integers.
LHS = RHS
(ii) To find the additive inverse, we change the
+ sign into – sign (except in case of 0) of
the given integer and vice-versa.
(iii) Each of the integer in such a pair is called (i) Two positive numbers.
the additive inverse of the other e.g. –8 is
the additive inverse of 8. (ii) One positive and one negative number or
negative to positive number.
Ex.19 Write a pair of integers whose (i) sum is –7 and
(ii) difference is –9. (iii) Two negative numbers.
Eg. (i) 5 × 6 = 30 (ii) 7 × 9 = 63 Thus –2 × (–3 + 1) = –2 × (–3) + (–2) × (1)
(iii) 9 × 10 = 90 (iv) –3 × 1 = –3 This property of integers is known as the
(v) –7 × 9 = –63 (vi) –11 × 11 = –121 distributive property of multiplication over
addition.
(vii)13 × –5 = – 65 (viii) 10 × –10 = –100
(iii) 7 × (5 – 7) and 7×5–7×7
(ix) –40 × –20 = 800 (x) –5 × –1 = 5
= 7 × (–2) = 35 – 49
= –14 = –14
 Sign system for multiplication

Thus, 7 × (5 – 7) = 7 × 5 – 7 × 7
(+) × (+) = + Positive × Positive = Positive
This property of integers is known as the
(–) × (+) = – Negative × Positive = Negative distributive property of multiplication over
(+) × (–) = – Positive × Negative = Negative subtraction.

(–) × (–) = + Negative × Negative = Positive Note : Any number ‘a’ when multiply by 1 and 0,
gives itself and 0 respectively.
Note: (i) If negative integers are multiplied even
times, product is always a positive integer. Eg : 7 × 1 = 7, –3 × 1 = –3, 9 × 0 = 0
(ii) If negative integers are multiplied odd EXAMPLES 
times, product is always a negative integer.
Ex.23 In a class test containing 20 questions, 3 marks
are given for every correct answer and –1 mark
is given for every incorrect answer.
(i) Closure 
(i) Ritu attempt all questions but only 11 of her
(ii) Commutative  answers are correct. What is her total score ?
(iii) Associative identity  (ii) One of her friends attempt 8 questions but
(iv) Multiplicative identity 1 only one answer is incorrect. What is her
friend’s total score ?
(v) Multiplicative inverse reciprocal of given
number Sol. (i) Marks given for one correct answer = 3

Eg. (i) 16 × 12 = 192 (integer) So, Marks given for 11 correct answer = 3 × 11 = 33

(ii) 17 × 10 = 170 = 10 × 17 (commutative) Marks given for one incorrect answer = –1

So, Marks given for 9 incorrect answers
(iii)
= –1 × 9 = –9
Therefore, Ritu's total score = 33 – 9 = 24
(ii) Marks given for one correct answer = 3
For any three integers a, b, c ; a × (b + c) = a × b + a × c
So, Marks given for 7 correct answer
Let us observe the following products :
(i) 7 × (2 + 5) and 7×2+7×5 = 3 × 7 = 21

= 49 = 14 + 35 = 49 Marks given for one incorrect answer

Thus, 7 × (2 + 5) =7×2+7×5 = 1 × –1 = –1
(ii) –2 (–3 + 1) and –2 × –3 + (–2) × (1) Therefore, her friend’s total score
= –2 (–2) = (–2) × (–3) + (–2) × 1 = 21 – 1 = 20
= –2 × –2 =6–2 Ex.24 Complete the following multiplication :
=4 =4 × –7 –6 5 4
 (v) 7 × 0 = 0 (e) Associative
–7 property of
–6 addition
–5 (vi) 13 × 1 = 13 (f) Commutative
–4 property of
0 multiplication
Sol. Sol. (i) b (ii) e (iii) f (iv) d (v) c (vi) a
× –7 –6 5 4
–7 49 42 –35 –28
–6 42 36 –30 –24 Division is the reverse process of multiplication.
–5 35 30 –25 –20 For example, to divide 32 by –4 means to find a
number by which – 4 should be multiplied such
–4 28 24 –20 –16
that it gives the product 32. The answer is –8.
0 0 0 0 0
Eg : Observe the pattern and fill up the boxes.
Ex.25 Compare :
Ans
(i) (7 + 9) × 10 and 7 + 9 × 10
(i) 6 × 4 = 24 24 ÷ 4 = 6
(ii) [(–4 – 6)] × (–2) and (–4) – 6 × –7
(ii) 8 × –5 = –40 –40 ÷ –5 = 8
Sol. (i) (7 + 9) × 10 and 7 + 9 × 10
(iii) –8 × 3 = –24  ÷ 3 = –8 –24
= 16 × 10 = 160 = 7 + 90 = 97
(iv) 7 × 5 = 35 35 ÷ = 7 5
(By BODMAS Rule)
(7 + 9) × 10 > (7 + 9 × 10) (v) –6 × 4 = – 24 –24 ÷ = 4 –6

(ii) [(–4 – 6)] × (–2) = –10 × –2 = 20 (vi) –8 × = –48 48÷ = –8 –6

and (–4) – 6 × –7 = – 4 – 6 × –7 = – 4 + 42 = 38
[(–4 – 6)] × –2 < (–4) – 6 × –7
Ex.26 If a × (–1) = –25, is the integer a positive or (i) The quotient of two integers involving two like
negative ? signs is positive
Sol. – a = – 25 a = 25 a is positive or (+) ÷ (+) = + and (–) ÷ (–) = +.
Ex.27 Match the following : (ii) The quotient of two integers having opposite
(i) (–7) + 9 = 9 + (–7) (a) property of signs is negative
multiplicative or (+) ÷ (–) = – and (–) ÷ (+) = –.
identity  Properties of division
(ii) 6 + [3 + (–2)] (b) Commutative (1) Closure No (divisor should be non zero)
= [(6 + 3)] + (–2) property of (2) Commutative No
addition (3) Associative No
(iii) (–8) (–5) = (–5) (–8) (c) Multiplicative Eg :(i) 25 ÷ 5 = 5 (integer)
property of zero (ii) 20 ÷ 10 = 2 (integer)
(iv) 4[5 × (–5)] = (4 × 5) (–5) (d) Associative (iii) 30 ÷ 7 integer
property of (iv) 20 ÷ 5 = 4  5 ÷ 20
multiplication (v) (36 ÷ 9) ÷ 2 = 4 ÷ 2 = 2
 Therefore, number of incorrect answers
36 ÷ (9 ÷ 2) = 36 ÷
= –36 ÷ –2 = 18

= =4×2=8 Ex.30 A shopkeeper earns a profit of 2 by selling one

Note : Thus, division of any non-zero integer by pen and incurs a loss of 50 paise per pencil while
zero is an undefined operation. selling pencils of her old stock.

EXAMPLES  (i) In a particular month she incurs a loss of

Ex.28 The product of two integers is –120. If one 10. In this period, she sold 45 pens. How
number is –30, what is the other. many pencils did she sell in this period ?
Sol. Let the other number be ‘a’ (ii) In the next month, she earns neither profit
nor loss. If she sold 80 pens, how many
Then according to questions (a) (–30) = –120 pencils did she sell ?
a = –120 ÷ –30 = 40 Ans.
Sol. (i) Profit earned by selling one pen = 2
Ex.29 In a test +4 marks are given for every correct
answer and –2 marks are given for every
Profit earned by selling 45 pens
incorrect answer.
(i) Neeta answered all the questions and = 2 × 45 = 90
scored 40 marks though she got 15 correct
answers.
Total loss given = 10, which we denote by 10
(ii) Radhey also answered all the questions and
scored –16 marks though he got 5 correct Profit earned + Loss incurred = Total loss
answers.
Therefore,
How many incorrect answers had they
attempted? Loss incurred = Total loss – Profit earned

Sol. (i) Marks given for one correct answer = 4

= (– 10 – 90) = –100
So, Marks given for 15 correct answers
= 4 × 15 = 60 = – 10000 paise

Neeta’s score = 40 So, Number of pencils sold = – 10000 ÷ –50

Marks obtained for incorrect answers = 200 pencils

(ii) In the next month, there is neither profit nor loss.
= 40 – 60 = –20
So, Profit + Loss incurred = 0
Marks given for one incorrect answer = –2
It means profit earned = – Loss incurred
Therefore, number of incorrect answers
Now, profit earned by selling 80 pens
= –20 ÷ –2 = 10
= 2 × 80
(ii) So, Marks given for 5 correct answers
= 5 × 4 = 20 = 160
Radhey’s score = –16
Marks obtained for incorrect answers Hence, loss incurred by selling pencils = 160
= –16 – 20 = –36
Marks given for one incorrect answers Which we indicate by – 160 or – 16000 paise

= –2 Total number of pencils sold = (–16000) ÷ 50

 = 320 pencils = 7 – {13 – 2(–16)} = 7 – {13 – (–32)}
= 7 – {13 +32} = 7 – 45 = – 38
(ii) 81 of [59 – {7 × 8 + (13 – 2 of 5)}]
B stands for brackets, O for the operation ‘Of ’ D
for division, M for multiplication, A for addition = 81 × [59 – {7 × 8 + (13 – 2 × 5)}]
and S for subtraction. = 81 × [59 – {7 × 8 + (13 – 10)}]
 Types of bracket = 81 × [59 – {56 + 3}]
Round brackets or parenthesis () = 81 × [59 – 59]
Curly brackets or braces {} = 81 × 0 = 0
Square brackets [] Ex.33 Simplify :
bar or vinculum – 63 – (–3) ÷ 3{5 + (–2) (–1)}
Vinculum or bar is used as the innermost brackets Sol. 63 – (–3) ÷ 3{5 + (–2) (–1)}
and then ( ), then { }, and finally [ ].
= 63 – (–3) {–2 – 5} ÷ 3{5 + (–2) (–1)}
Eg. (i) means 8 ÷ 4
[Removal of bar]
(ii) 10 + [5 × {48 ÷ (2 × 4)}]
= 63 – (–3) {–2 – 5} ÷ 3 {5 + 2}
= 10 + [5 × {48 ÷ 8}]
[(–2) (–1) = 2]
= 10 + [5 × 6]
= 63 – (–3) {–7} ÷ 3 × 7
= 10 + 30
[Removal of curly brackets]
= 40 Ans.
= 63 + 3 ×

Eg. (i) 9 of half of 20 means 9 of = 9 × 10 = 90

The value of an integer is numerical value with no
(ii) One third of 213 means regard to its sign and it is always positive.
Eg : | –27 | = 27, | –31 | = 31, | 29 | = 29, | 3 | = 3.
EXAMPLES 
Ex.31 Simplify : 57 – [28 – {16 + (5 – )}].
Sol. 57 – [28 – {16 + (5 – )}]
= 57 – [28 – {16 + (5 – 2)}] [Removal of bar]
= 57 – [28 – {16 + 3}]
[Innermost brackets removed]
= 57 – [28 – 19]
[Next Innermost brackets removed]
= 57 – 9 = 48
Ex.32 Simplify : (i) 7 – {13 – 2(4 of – 4)}
(ii) 81 of [59 – {7 × 8 + (13 – 2 of 5)}]
Sol. (i) 7 – {13 – 2(4 of – 4)}
= 7 – {13 – 2(4 × – 4)}
 EXERCISE # 1
Q.10 If a and b are integers, then a ÷ b
(A) may or may not be an integer
Q.1 The additive identity of integers is (B) always an integer
(a) –1 (B) 1 (C) never be an integer
(C) 0 (D) none of these (D) none of these
Q.2 The smallest negative integer is
(A) 0 (B) – 100 Q.11 Evaluate the following :
(C) –1 (D) none of these (i) (– 40) ÷ 10
Q.3 The greatest positive integer is (ii) 60 ÷ (–6)
(A) 0 (B) 100 (iii) (– 49) ÷ (–7)
(C) 999 (D) none of these (iv) (–79) ÷ 79
(v) 13 ÷ [(–4) + 3]
Q.4 The integer which is its own additive inverse is
(vi) 0 ÷ (–14)
(A) 0 (B) –1
(vii) (– 41) ÷ [(– 40) + (–1)]
(C) +1 (D) none of these
(viii) [(– 48) ÷ 12] ÷ 4
Q.5 The value of 5(10 – 9) is (ix) Is [(–7) + (6)] = [(–3) + 2] ?
(A) 5 (B) 5 × 10 – 5 × 9
Q.12 Write down a pair of integers whose :
(C) (A) and (B) (D) none of these
(i) sum is – 7 (ii) difference is –10
Q.6 The absolute value of –6 is (iii) sum is 0
(A) 6 (B) –6
Q.13 Write the value of
(C) 0 (D) none of these
(i) | +22 |
Q.7 If 4 + (–7) = (–7) + 4, this property of integers (ii) | –8 |
is called (iii) | 18 – 8 |
(A) Closure (B) Commutative (iv) | – 5 – 4 |
(C) Associative (D) None of these (v) – | 3 – 2 |

Q.8 If [–7 + (–8)] + 9 = –7 + [(–8) + 9], this Q.14 Arrange the following integers in ascending
property is called order
(A) Closure (B) Commutative (i) – 20, 13, 4, 0, –5, +5
(C) Associative (D) None of these (ii) +30, –2, 0, –6, –20, 8

Q.9 The sum of two integers is also an integer, this Q.15 Which temperature is higher ?
property of integers is called (i) 40°C or –40°C (ii) –18°C or 12°C
(A) Closure (B) Commutative (iii) –2°C or –4°C (iv) 17°C or 27°C
(C) Associative (D) None of these
Q.16 A water tank has steps inside it. A monkey is (i) –117 × 251 + (–117) × 249
sitting on the toppest step (i.e., the first step). (ii) 156 × 273 – 156 × (–73)
The water level is at the ninth step.
(i) He jumps 3 steps down and then jumps 2
steps up. If he continues in this way, in
Q.21 Verify that :
how many jumps will he reach the water
level ? a ÷ (b + c) (a ÷ b) + (a ÷ c), if a = 12,
(ii) After drinking water, he wants to go back, b = –4, c = 2.
for this he jumps 4 steps up and then jumps Q.22 The temperature at 12 noon was 10°C above
2 steps down in every move. In how many
zero. At what time the temperature will be 8°C
jumps will he reach back the top step ?
below 0°C, if it decreases at the rate of 2°C ? If
Q.17 Match column A with column B it decreases at the rate of 2°C per hour till

Column A Column B midnight, what would be the temperature at

mid-night ?
(i) | –7 | (a) Distributive
property Q.23 In a class test (+3) marks are given for every
(ii) x×1=1×x=x (b) 7 correct answer and (–2) marks are given for
(iii) x × (y + z) (c) Multiplicative every incorrect answer and no marks for not
=x×y+x×z identity attempting any questions.
(iv) x÷0 (d) 20 (i) Ram scored 20 marks. If he has got 12
(v) –2 × (–7 – 3) (e) Not defined correct answers, how many questions has
(vi) –31 × 0 × (–1) × (f) Commutative he attempted incorrectly ?
151 Property (ii) Mohan scores –5 marks in the test though
(vii) a×b=b×a (g) Zero he has written 7 correct answers. How
many questions has he attempted
Q.18 Match column A with column B
incorrectly ?
Column A Column B
(i) –a × b = b × (–a) (a) 1 Q.24 A boy has 350 in his bank account. He
(ii) [6 + 4] + (–3) (b) 0 is additive
= 6 + [4 + (–3)] identity of deposits 40 everyday for 10 days. What will
integers
(iii) –9 – (–19) (c) Commutative be the amount in his account at the end of 10

property days ?

(iv) 0+5=5+0=5 (d) Associative Q.25 In a class test containing 10 questions, 5 marks
property are answered for every correct answer and (–2)
(v) (–709) ÷ (+ 709) (e) 10 marks are awarded for every incorrect answer
6
(vi) (–1) (f) –1 and 0 for questions not attempted .
(i) Mohan gets four correct and six incorrect
Q.19 Verify and name the property used :
answers. What is his score ?
(i) –110 × (–237) = (–237) × (–110)
(ii) Reshma gets five correct answer and five
(ii) (–35 × 4) × (–152) = –35 × [4 × (–152)]
incorrect answers. What is her score ?
Q.20 Verify and name the property used :
 (iii) Heena gets two correct and five incorrect (iii) a negative integer and a positive integer
answers out of seven questions she whose difference is –15.
attempts. What is her score ? (iv) a negative integer and a positive integer
whose difference is 16.
Q.26 A cement company earns a profit of 11 per
Q.28 An elevator descends into a mineshaft at the
rate of 7m/min. If the descent starts from 15 m
bag of white cement sold out a loss of 6 per
above the ground level, how long will it take to
bag of grey cement sold. reach 475 m ?
(i) The company sells 4,000 bags of white Q.29 Find the value of :
cement and 8,000 bags of grey cement in a 72 – [3 + {18 – }] ÷ {1 + 5 of 7 – (3 – 1)}
month. What is its profit or loss ?
Q.30 Find the value of :
(ii) What is the number of white cement bags it
5 ÷ [5 + {5 – (5 + )}]
must sell to have neither profit nor loss, if
the number of grey bags sold is 1,100 bags.

Q.27 Find
(i) a pair of negative integers whose
difference gives 6.
(ii) a pair of negative integers whose
difference gives –9.
 ANSWER KEY
1. C 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. A 7. B 8. C 9. A 10. A

11. (i) –4 (ii) –10 (iii) 7 (iv) –1 (v) –13 (vi) 0 (vii) 1 (viii) –1 (ix) yes

12. (i) –1, –6 or –9, 2 (ii) –11, –1 or 35, –45 (iii) –1, 1 or 20, –20

13. (i) 22 (ii) 8 (iii) 10 (iv) 9 (v) –1

14. (i) –20, –5, 0, 4, 5, 13 (ii) –20, –6, –2, 0, 8, 30

15. (i) 40ºC (ii) 12ºC (iii) –2ºC (iv) 27ºC

16. (i) 11 times (ii) 5 times

17. (i) b (ii) c (iii) a (iv) e (v) d (vi) g (vii) f

18. (i) c (ii) d (iii) e (iv) b (v) f (vi) a

19. (i) Commutative property of multiplication. (ii) Associative property of multiplication.

20. (i) Distributive property of multiplication over addition

(ii) Distributive property of multiplication over subtraction

22. 9 pm, –14ºC 23. (i) 8 (ii) 13

24. 750 25. (i) 8 marks (ii) 15 marks (iii) 0 mark

26. (i) Loss of 4,000 (ii) 600 bags

27. (i) –3, –9 (ii) –10, –1 (iii) –8, 7 (iv) 1, –15

28. 1 hr 10 min.

29. 2

30. 1
 EXERCISE # 2

Q.1 Every integer is also a Q.16 The product of 200 negative integers is ……..
(A) natural number (B) whole number integer.
(C) (A) and (B) both (D) none of these Q.17 The product of 999 negative and 999 positive
Q.2 When 0 is multiplied by any negative integer, integers is ……..
their product will be Q.18 The absolute value of –35 + 25 = . ……..
(A) a positive integer
Q.19 Which temperature is greater –110°C or
(B) a negative integer
110°C? …….
(C) zero
(D) none of these Q.20 At noon the temperature was 30°C. One hour
later it was 6°C lower. The temperature after an
Q.3 The sum of two integers is always
hour was …….
(A) a natural number (B) a whole number
(C) an integer (D) none of these Q.21 The additive inverse of 0 is ………

Q.4 The multiplicative identity of integers is Q.22 The product of 58 negative integers is a …….
(A) 0 (B) +1 integer.
(C) –1 (D) none of these Q.23 By which integer – (700) must be divided to get
Q.5 Every positive integer is greater than the quotient 700 ? …..
(A) zero Q.24 When we divide a negative integer by a
(B) every negative integer positive integer, the result so obtained is ….
(C) both (A) and (B)
Q.25 A negative integer is always ……. than its
(D) none of these
additive inverse.

Q.26 The value of | 28 – 18 | is …….

Q.6 The greatest positive integer is 100. Q.27 The smallest negative integer is ……
Q.7 The smallest negative integer is not defined. Q.28 (–111) ÷ ……. = 1
Q.8 Zero is positive integer. Q.29 8 + (9 + 7) = (8 + 9) + …….. .
Q.9 Every negative integer is greater than every Q.30 Additive inverse of negative integer is… always.
positive integer.
Q.31 Julius Caesar was born in 100 B.C. and was 66
Q.10 Zero is less than every positive integer. years old when he died. In which year did he die?

Q.11 Division in integers is closed. Q.32 A certain freezing process requires that room
temperature be lowered from 43°C at the rate
Q.12 On dividing any integer by zero, the result is of 8°C every hour. What will be the room
always zero. temperature 6 hours after the process begins ?
Q.13 18 – |–12| is equal to 6. Q.33 The temperature at 12 noon was 15°C above
Q.14 | –50 | is equal to –50. zero. If it decreases at the rate of 3°C per hour
until midnight, at what time would the
Q.15 Additive inverse of zero is 1. temperature be 9°C below zero ?
 ANSWER KEY
1. D 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C
6. F 7. T 8. F 9. F 10. T
11. F 12. F 13. T 14. F 15. F
16. positive 17. negative 18. 10 19. 110ºC 20. 24ºC
21. 0 22. positive 23. –1 24. negative integer 25. less
26. 10 27. does not exist 28. –111 29. 7
30. positive integer 31. 34 B.C. 32. –5ºC 33. 8 pm