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Q 1 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

16 degrees below zero temperature.

### Explanation

Step 1:

Below zero temperatures are represented by negative signed integers.

Step 2:

16 degrees below zero temperature is represented by the signed integer −16.

Q 2 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

The opposite of -299.

### Explanation

Step 1:

The opposite of negative signed integer is represented by a positive signed integer.

Step 2:

The opposite of -299 is represented by the signed integer +299 or just 299.

Q 3 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

A gain of eleven pounds in weight.

### Explanation

Step 1:

A gain is represented by a positive signed integer.

Step 2:

A gain of eleven pounds in weight is represented by the signed integer +11

Q 4 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

The stock market went down 850 points today.

### Explanation

Step 1:

Stock market going down is represented by negative signed integer.

Step 2:

The given statement 'The stock market went down 850 points today' is represented by the signed integer −850

Q 5 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

A pay cut of $490. ### Answer : B ### Explanation Step 1: A pay cut is represented by a negative signed integer. Step 2: A pay cut of$490 is represented by the signed integer −490

Q 6 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

425 feet above sea level.

### Explanation

Step 1:

Position above sea level is represented by a positive signed integer.

Step 2:

425 feet above sea level is represented by the signed integer + 425

Q 7 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

The opposite of 539.

### Explanation

Step 1:

The opposite of positive signed integer is represented by a negative signed integer.

Step 2:

The opposite of 539 is represented by the signed integer −539

Q 8 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

84 feet below sea level.

### Explanation

Step 1:

Position below sea level is represented by a negative signed integer.

Step 2:

84 feet below sea level is represented by the signed integer −84

Q 9 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

A deposit of $2,860 in bank account ### Answer : B ### Explanation Step 1: A deposit in a bank is represented by a positive signed integer. Step 2: A deposit of$2,860 in bank account is represented by the signed integer +2860

Q 10 - Write a signed integer for following real-world situation.

Stock market went up 3,690 points