if a surplus of 45 items is represented by +45, choose the opposite of that number and describe the measurement indictated by that opposite.
a.45;a gain of 45 items
b.1/45; each item is 1/45 of the total
c. l45l;there are 45 items
d. -45;a shortage of 45 items

i think it is d...im i right?

Question

if a surplus of 45 items is represented by +45, choose the opposite  of that number and describe the measurement indictated by that opposite.
a.45;a gain of 45 items
b.1/45; each item is 1/45 of the total
c. l45l;there are 45 items
d. -45;a shortage of 45 items

i think it is d...im i right?

anonymous · Answer

please answer i need help!!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

you are correct, congrats

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

the opposite of any positive number is its negative counterpart

anonymous · Answer

is that supposed to be in a smart alec way??? and ok

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

and the opposite of a surplus is a deficit or shortage

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

no not being sarcastic, I'm being sincere

anonymous · Answer

okay