Question

x>5 is _____________________

(a) double inequality

(b) quadratic inequality

(c) numerical inequality

(d) literal inequality

I had been asked this question in an interview for job.

My question is based upon Inequalities topic in chapter Linear Inequalities of Mathematics – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct answer is (d) literal inequality

For explanation: Since a variable ‘x’ is compared with number ‘5’ with inequality sign so it is called literal inequality.