College of Admission Tests Multan

Coordinate Geometry

Solve the question of and select the option from the choices A through D/E. Check your Answer and view the explanation.

Question: 5

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In the figure to the right, which quadrants contain points (x, y) such that xy = –2 ?
  • I only
  • II only
  • III and IV only
  • II and IV only
  • II, III, and IV

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Correct Answer: D

If the product of two numbers is negative, the numbers must have opposite signs. Now, only the coordinates of points in quadrants II and IV have opposite signs. The diagram below illustrates the sign pattern of points for all four quadrants. The answer is (D).

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